More than a futbol rivalry

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Jul 21, 2026 I, like probably many of you, have been swept up by the World Cup. For someone who knows little about soccer or futbol, I have still enjoyed many of the games, though I must admit I still have no idea what constitutes a penalty … Continue reading More than a futbol rivalry →

Merit vs. equity in college football

From the Lawton Constitution Now that the playoffs are set, it’s worth taking a moment to understand the flaws and biases built into the college football ranking system.While fairness may be an interesting word, I’m someone who typically values merit over equity. The problem in college football is that fans can’t truly measure merit when … Continue reading Merit vs. equity in college football →

If college football won’t settle it on the field, maybe the courts should

From the Lawton Constitution James Finck Ph.D. Normally I don’t think government and sports should mix, but in the current college playoff system, including mostly public schools, it may be time. College football has always been controversial in the way it chooses its national champion. Because teams don’t all play each other it has depended … Continue reading If college football won’t settle it on the field, maybe the courts should →