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
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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
To Every Season Comes an End
From Southwest Ledger This week I want to break away from my normal history and political writing and talk about endings. Most associate spring with beginnings, but for those with high school seniors, especially ones in spring sports this is a season of endings. For my senior baseball player, it seems like I am counting … Continue reading To Every Season Comes an End
Remembering Gene Hackman
With the sad and tragic story emerging of how Gene Hackman died, it is worth taking a moment to remember the joy he brought the world. To make one or two really good movies is rare, but to make as many as Hackman did is special especially when one of them is so iconic. Of … Continue reading Remembering Gene Hackman
WITH THE FIGHT OF THE YEAR, WE ALL LOST
From Southwest Ledger Coming off a divisive election, the highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul could have been the perfect opportunity to unite us once again. The event brought in young people who seem to worship anyone who can make videos on TikTok while also drawing in the older crowd who wanted … Continue reading WITH THE FIGHT OF THE YEAR, WE ALL LOST
