Comments for Sportsologist - Christopher Lee | Sports Marketing & Business http://sportsologist.com Sportsologist by Christopher Lee is dedicated to sports business. From sports marketing to social media we analyze issues in sports business. Sat, 05 May 2012 19:01:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Baseball Player Height By Position by Justin M http://sportsologist.com/baseball-player-height-by-position/comment-page-1/#comment-5537 Justin M Sat, 05 May 2012 19:01:28 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=207#comment-5537 3rd base is usually a more muscle "stocky" posistion 3rd base is usually a more muscle “stocky” posistion

]]> Comment on College Athletics By The Numbers: A Deeper Look at Profitability by Bruce Kaufman http://sportsologist.com/college-athletics-by-the-number/comment-page-1/#comment-4031 Bruce Kaufman Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:21:31 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=270#comment-4031 If College Football Teams Lose Money and Can’t Cut It, Try Lawn Mower Racing A Notre Dame graduate and official of the STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series says Mow Downs Just as Exciting as Touchdowns… and a lot cheaper for schools, too. As spring football kicks off on campus, athletic directors whose programs usually operate at a loss can now try a cutting edge, budget-friendly alternative that will bring glory to old State U by fielding a team in the STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series for just a few thousand dollars and a bunch of hay bales. “Football teams like Notre Dame, Texas and Ohio State rake in the dough, but many colleges lose money on the sport. Collegiate lawn mower racing would be affordable, teach practical life skills and athletes wouldn’t leave school to go pro. Everyone would vie to be a BMOC, or Big Mow on Campus,” said U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association Director of Marketing Mike Westervelt, a 1976 Notre Dame graduate. “Athletic directors could take credit for a low cost sport that would generate publicity and mowmentous donations for their school, Westervelt added. “ Legendary STA-BIL Series racers like Mudweiser and Sodzilla could be hired to coach. Alumni would be so proud.” Founded on April Fool’s Day 1992 in conjunction with Title Sponsor STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer, the USLMRA, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2012 and will announce a series of special events and festivities on its 20th birthday, April 1, 2012. The U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association sanctions and presents organized lawn mower racing across America including the 20-race STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series, a U.S. Open National Series, Local Traveling Chapters and Home Track Affiliated Clubs, hosting 140 events each year. The association boasts 800 racers nationwide, with racers competing at speeds from 10-60 mph in several classes with all cutting blades removed. Racers compete for trophies, points and bragging rights, never for purse money. The annual STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals national championship is televised on Fox Sports Net “Race Freaks” USLMRA sponsors include STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer, http://www.goldeagle.com, HEET GasLine Antifreeze, Diesel Power!,104+ Octane Boost, No Leak, Alumaseal, Start Your Engines!, K&N Filters and Gnomefrenzy.com. For mow info please visit http://www.letsmow.com. If College Football Teams Lose Money and Can’t Cut It, Try Lawn Mower Racing

A Notre Dame graduate and official of the STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series says Mow Downs Just as Exciting as Touchdowns… and a lot cheaper for schools, too.

As spring football kicks off on campus, athletic directors whose programs usually operate at a loss can now try a cutting edge, budget-friendly alternative that will bring glory to old State U by fielding a team in the STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series for just a few thousand dollars and a bunch of hay bales.

“Football teams like Notre Dame, Texas and Ohio State rake in the dough, but many colleges lose money on the sport. Collegiate lawn mower racing would be affordable, teach practical life skills and athletes wouldn’t leave school to go pro. Everyone would vie to be a BMOC, or Big Mow on Campus,” said U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association Director of Marketing Mike Westervelt, a 1976 Notre Dame graduate.

“Athletic directors could take credit for a low cost sport that would generate publicity and mowmentous donations for their school, Westervelt added. “ Legendary STA-BIL Series racers like Mudweiser and Sodzilla could be hired to coach. Alumni would be so proud.”

Founded on April Fool’s Day 1992 in conjunction with Title Sponsor STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer, the USLMRA, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2012 and will announce a series of special events and festivities on its 20th birthday, April 1, 2012.

The U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association sanctions and presents organized lawn mower racing across America including the 20-race STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series, a U.S. Open National Series, Local Traveling Chapters and Home Track Affiliated Clubs, hosting 140 events each year. The association boasts 800 racers nationwide, with racers competing at speeds from 10-60 mph in several classes with all cutting blades removed.

Racers compete for trophies, points and bragging rights, never for purse money. The annual STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals national championship is televised on Fox Sports Net “Race Freaks” USLMRA sponsors include STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer, http://www.goldeagle.com, HEET GasLine Antifreeze, Diesel Power!,104+ Octane Boost, No Leak, Alumaseal, Start Your Engines!, K&N Filters and Gnomefrenzy.com. For mow info please visit http://www.letsmow.com.

]]> Comment on College Athletics By The Numbers: A Deeper Look at Profitability by Ncaa profits | Babyskulpturen http://sportsologist.com/college-athletics-by-the-number/comment-page-1/#comment-4000 Ncaa profits | Babyskulpturen Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:07:43 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=270#comment-4000 [...] NCAA Athletic Departments: College Football, Men’s Basketball …College football and men’s basketball were the only two NCAA sports that reported being profitable. In fact, only 12% of college athletic programs are profitable. Address: http://babyskulpturen.shikshik.org/2012/03/29/ncaa-profits/ « Theodor hatlapa Trackbackno comment untill now [...] [...] NCAA Athletic Departments: College Football, Men’s Basketball …College football and men’s basketball were the only two NCAA sports that reported being profitable. In fact, only 12% of college athletic programs are profitable. Address: http://babyskulpturen.shikshik.org/2012/03/29/ncaa-profits/ « Theodor hatlapa Trackbackno comment untill now [...]

]]> Comment on MLB Innings Pitched By Height by New Pitching Model - OOTP Developments Forums http://sportsologist.com/mlb-innings-pitched-by-height/comment-page-1/#comment-3640 New Pitching Model - OOTP Developments Forums Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:47:36 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=229#comment-3640 [...] least one article with some height observations: MLB Innings Pitched by Pitcher's Height __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett [...] [...] least one article with some height observations: MLB Innings Pitched by Pitcher's Height __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." — Samuel Beckett [...]

]]> Comment on College Athletics By The Numbers: A Deeper Look at Profitability by Lies, Damned Lies, and Higher Education « Word from the Wise http://sportsologist.com/college-athletics-by-the-number/comment-page-1/#comment-3479 Lies, Damned Lies, and Higher Education « Word from the Wise Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:16:34 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=270#comment-3479 [...] median revenue of $8.9 million. In addition, the only D1 programs that generated any profit were men’s basketball and football. It should be noted that three of the top five highest paid state employees are coaches at UCLA and [...] [...] median revenue of $8.9 million. In addition, the only D1 programs that generated any profit were men’s basketball and football. It should be noted that three of the top five highest paid state employees are coaches at UCLA and [...]

]]> Comment on College Athletics By The Numbers: A Deeper Look at Profitability by Christopher Lee http://sportsologist.com/college-athletics-by-the-number/comment-page-1/#comment-2704 Christopher Lee Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:50:05 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=270#comment-2704 Interesting idea, Steve. The reality is that schools help financially support sports at all levels (grade school, high school, etc). While I think a minor league system for basketball (closer to MLB than current NBADL) and football would be helpful it would add increased costs to those professional sports while still requiring financial assistance at the college level. Good point about baseball. My guess is that is a result of interest, media exposure, and the amount of revenue that the sport produces relative to bigger sports such as football and basketball. Interesting idea, Steve. The reality is that schools help financially support sports at all levels (grade school, high school, etc). While I think a minor league system for basketball (closer to MLB than current NBADL) and football would be helpful it would add increased costs to those professional sports while still requiring financial assistance at the college level. Good point about baseball. My guess is that is a result of interest, media exposure, and the amount of revenue that the sport produces relative to bigger sports such as football and basketball.

]]> Comment on Baseball Player Height By Position by Christopher Lee http://sportsologist.com/baseball-player-height-by-position/comment-page-1/#comment-2703 Christopher Lee Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:45:50 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=207#comment-2703 Good point, Pat. My guess (that could be checked with the data) is there is a relationship between height/weight and power. Like you suggest, not all tall people have power, so weight is another variable to consider. Good point, Pat. My guess (that could be checked with the data) is there is a relationship between height/weight and power. Like you suggest, not all tall people have power, so weight is another variable to consider.

]]> Comment on Baseball Player Height By Position by Christopher Lee http://sportsologist.com/baseball-player-height-by-position/comment-page-1/#comment-2702 Christopher Lee Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:44:12 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=207#comment-2702 Thanks for the comment, G.C. There are a lot of variables beyond height that determine the success of a particular position but I still found the data to be interesting. Thanks for the comment, G.C. There are a lot of variables beyond height that determine the success of a particular position but I still found the data to be interesting.

]]> Comment on Baseball Player Height By Position by What To Wear XIII | Ramblings of Baseball http://sportsologist.com/baseball-player-height-by-position/comment-page-1/#comment-2687 What To Wear XIII | Ramblings of Baseball Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:39:00 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=207#comment-2687 [...] listed non-pitcher, by the way, was Richie Sexson at 6’8. For pitchers there is an extension (here’s a nifty chart of MLB height by position). For one, they rarely have to worry about their hitting. If having a long swing is the worst of a [...] [...] listed non-pitcher, by the way, was Richie Sexson at 6’8. For pitchers there is an extension (here’s a nifty chart of MLB height by position). For one, they rarely have to worry about their hitting. If having a long swing is the worst of a [...]

]]> Comment on College Athletics By The Numbers: A Deeper Look at Profitability by So Why Am I Doing This? « Self- Imposed Sanctions http://sportsologist.com/college-athletics-by-the-number/comment-page-1/#comment-2648 So Why Am I Doing This? « Self- Imposed Sanctions Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:36:28 +0000 http://sportsologist.com/?p=270#comment-2648 [...] NCAA, Bowl Game, Conferences, and then two schools. It only explains why athletic departments are struggling. If there was a tournament, a lot of those middlemen would not exist. NCAA wants to keep the guise [...] [...] NCAA, Bowl Game, Conferences, and then two schools. It only explains why athletic departments are struggling. If there was a tournament, a lot of those middlemen would not exist. NCAA wants to keep the guise [...]

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