Category Archives: Sports

White Paper: Why CFP “Rest” Is Becoming “Rust,” and What Changes Are Most Likely Next

Posted on January 2, 2026 by nathanalbright

Executive summary In the first two seasons of the 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) era, a clear and highly visible pattern has emerged: teams receiving first-round byes have repeatedly started slowly—and, to date, have struggled to convert the bye into … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Border-Hopping Stadium Politics: What the Kansas City Chiefs’ Move from Missouri to Kansas Reveals About Intraregional Competition and Comparative Government

Posted on December 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary The Kansas City Chiefs’ announced plan to leave Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri and relocate to a new domed stadium project in Kansas by the 2031 season is more than a sports-facility decision—it is a concentrated case study in … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Post-Event Risk Assessment — Sanctioning Bodies After Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

Posted on December 22, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The December 19, 2025 heavyweight bout between former world champion Anthony Joshua and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul (billed as Judgment Day) delivered a decisive competitive outcome: Joshua won by sixth-round knockout, inflicting multiple knockdowns and a double broken jaw … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Tai Chi as a “Gym Replacement” for Older Men:Business Strategy and the Truth About Weight-Loss Claims

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Tai chi is increasingly marketed—especially in online ads and senior-focused programs—as a low-impact, “gym replacement” for older adults, often with promises of belly-fat reduction and weight loss. This white paper explains: Why older men are a prime marketing … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Determinants of High School Sports Classification Systems and Mobility Among Competitive Levels

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary State high-school athletic systems divide schools into competitive “levels” or “classes” (e.g., 1A–6A) to promote fairness, competitive balance, safety, and program sustainability. While the appearance of uniformity masks considerable diversity across states, common underlying drivers shape how many … Continue reading →

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White Paper: NASCAR’s Legal Vulnerabilities in the Charter System and Revenue Sharing Amid Current Antitrust Turmoil

Posted on December 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary NASCAR’s modern business model rests on two linked pillars: (1) the charter system, which allocates guaranteed race entry plus an associated revenue stream, and (2) revenue sharing, which determines how broadcast/media, track, sanctioning, licensing, and other revenues are … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Competitive Advantage of Multi-Tool Athletes: A Structural Analysis of Positionless Development in Football and Other Team Sports: A Case Study of Bixby High School (Oklahoma) and the Broader Evolution of Athletic Versatility

Posted on December 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Elite athletic programs increasingly rely on positionless skill development, producing players who can run, pass, catch, block, tackle, diagnose plays, and shift roles without losing strategic coherence. Among high school programs, Bixby High School in Oklahoma represents a … Continue reading →

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White Paper: How NIL and For-Profit Athletic Ventures Could Turn College Athletes into Employees – And What That Would Mean

Posted on December 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The rapid commercialization of college sports—driven by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, revenue-sharing settlements, and now private-equity–backed joint ventures—has pushed the NCAA’s “amateurism” model to a breaking point. The University of Utah’s proposed private-equity partnership with Otro … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Examining the Fallout From the 2025 CFB Playoff Bracket

Posted on December 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

Given: ACC champion Duke goes 8–5, wins the league, but is left out of the 12-team playoff. Miami goes 10–2, does not make the ACC title game, but gets an at-large bid. Tulane and James Madison, both Group of 5 … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Like Father, Unlike Son? A Comparative Analysis of Monte and Lane Kiffin’s Careers and Public Reflections on Their Relationship

Posted on December 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Monte Kiffin and his son Lane Kiffin represent two very different archetypes in modern football coaching. Monte became a legendary defensive coordinator, defined by stability, tactical innovation (the “Tampa 2”), and a largely controversy-free public image. Lane has … Continue reading →

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