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Drone shot of Washington State University campus featuring sports fields and buildings in Pullman, WA.

Should Every Athletic Department Be Trying To Grow? Maybe Some Schools Would Be Healthier If They Intentionally Stayed At Their Current Competitive Level Instead Of Constantly Chasing Expansion.

Growth is a word that gets tossed around a lot in college athletics. Budget increases, facility expansions, and conference realignment are often understood as the usual path forward for athletic departments. But I’ve started to question whether chasing constant growth is the healthiest approach for every program. Some schools might actually be better off focusing

Should Every Athletic Department Be Trying To Grow? Maybe Some Schools Would Be Healthier If They Intentionally Stayed At Their Current Competitive Level Instead Of Constantly Chasing Expansion. Read More »

A stunning panoramic shot of Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara during a packed football game at sunset.

Do Super Bowl Host Cities Ever Actually Recoup The Promised Economic Impact, Once Security Costs And Displaced Local Business Are Netted Out?

Every year, as the Super Bowl approaches, one of the first stories you’ll hear has nothing to do with the two teams competing for a championship. Instead, the headlines focus on the city hosting the game and the enormous economic impact expected from welcoming the NFL’s biggest event. Host committees, chambers of commerce, and local

Do Super Bowl Host Cities Ever Actually Recoup The Promised Economic Impact, Once Security Costs And Displaced Local Business Are Netted Out? Read More »