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NFL said to ignore physics in Deflategate

By Paul Katula • Feb 7, 2016
Super Bowl 50 is today. How does the NFL get along with real science, civility, and parenting in the 21st century?

2, 4, 6, 8: Not everyone gets to participate

By Paul Katula • Dec 18, 2015
College marching bands and cheerleading squads don't <em>always</em> get to go to bowl games, given logistical and financial challenges.

H.S. students opt out of football in Texas

By Paul Katula • Sep 11, 2015
Why do you suppose football participation numbers in Texas have gone down a little bit over the last 5 years? NPR hypothesizes.

IL is 4th in high school sports participation

By Paul Katula • Aug 13, 2015
Nationwide participation in HS sports is up for the 26th consecutive year. IL saw a slight increase, but not in Football.

Tebow law takes effect, with questions, in Wis.

By Paul Katula • Jul 20, 2015
School officials in Wis. are wondering how, in practical terms, a Tim Tebow law there just enacted by Gov Scott Walker will work.

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