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March 28 - March 29, 2025
5th Annual Ohio State Sports Analytics Conference
On Zoom (Friday), Mason Hall Rotunda (Saturday), and Schoenbaum Hall 105
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Matt Brown's 'Extra Points' newsletter reflects on 'The Price of College Football' conversation
Ohio State alum Matt Brown, creator of the Extra Points newsletter, comment on his recent experience as part of "The Price of College Football" conversation held March 21:
Last Friday, I had…
Kraft talks popularity of women's basketball on Spectrum News
SSI Director Nicole Kraft appeared on Spectrum News recently to discuss the continued popularity of women's sports, in light of the NCAA basketball tournament.
Kraft spoke with reporter…
SSI-Supported Research Examines Sports Mistreatment, Participation Trends
New research by sociology Ph.D. graduates Dr. Mariah Warner and Dr. James Tompsett sheds light on sports-related mistreatment and patterns of high school sports participation. Their studies,…
Kraft discusses the costs behind college football on "All Sides with Amy Juravich"
New rule changes have dramatically altered the landscape of college football, and WOSU's "All Sides with Amy Juravich" tackled the topic on March 17 with these guests:
Nicole Kraft,…
