Authors: Dallas Hutchinson, Andrew Marion We are interested in predicting the number of wins for each NBA team after the All-Star Break. The post-All-Star stretch is arguably one of the most important parts of an NBA Season. This is the time that each team has its final roster after the NBA trade deadline. Each team… Read more »
Month: February 2022
HEA at SII: Valparaiso University Athletic Director Mark LaBarbera
Mark LaBarbera, Athletic Director at Valparaiso University, recently announced his retirement at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year. LaBarbera joined Higher Ed Athletics for a deep dive on the institutional processes and behind-the-scenes decision-making in changing their nickname from the Crusaders to the Beacons amidst controversy. After discussing the nickname the conversation turns to… Read more »
Super Bowl LVI Preview
Written by: Aydan Koyles After an exciting few weeks of playoff football, we have two teams ready to fight for the Lombardi Trophy. The Rams and Bengals may not have been the most predictable matchup, but it should be a good one. If you had told me 5 months ago that the Cincinnati Bengals and… Read more »
HEA at SII: Davidson College Athletic Director Chris Clunie
Chris Clunie played basketball at Davidson College and he shares the thought process of taking the Athletic Director job after his initial resistance to the idea. Discussing his interview preparation, Clunie explains how he knew the place as an alum, but that he didn’t yet know the job of being an AD. His prior experiences… Read more »