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Concussions, CTE and Confusion Among Experts
The Internet makes everybody an instant expert. For most of us, if we're curious about a topic, we plug it into Google, read the Wikipedia article and maybe a few of the citations and boom, knowledge. The more research-inclined might go seek out articles from reputable journals if they're available...
Sports Fan Study Reveals: Scientists Are Nerds
Pictured: the next Copernicus. SOURCE There's a reason why some sports fans are referred to as "die-hards" -- even after they move away, their loyalty to their hometown team endures, according to research by two University of Illinois professors. Okay so you're saying that just because...
Research Assistance: Blog Reader Survey
BONizens: Toby Hopp is working on an important bit of research and has asked a number of blogs for research assistance. As the child of two professors, I am sympathetic to the challenges related to academic research, and happy to help. So help me help Toby. Do your part. Take a very quick survey...
Hot Potato Corner
Barring injury, it looks like Casey Blake will be starting at third base for the Dodgers on opening day April 6 in San Diego. Blake will be the sixth different 3B to start on opening day in the last six years: 2004: Adrian Beltre 2005: Jose Valentin 2006: Bill Mueller 2007: Wilson...
The Greatest RBI Season in NL History?
Part of the fun of researching for the all-time LA Dodger lineup was discovering some new things, as well as reliving old memories. I wasn't around in 1962, but Dodger Stadium's first season was one of the most memorable in Dodger history. In reponse to the increase of offense in both leagues --...
MHR University - Researching the Opponent
Welcome to another addition of MHR University. As we are going into the training camp part of the year, and gearing up for the pre-season games, this will be one of the final installments for 2008. “Why”, you ask? Because my friends, it’s time for the Broncos to go to war and...
Measuring Trent Edwards against QB Year Two Trends
How good can Edwards be in Year 2? (Photo Source) It's the biggest question surrounding the Buffalo Bills, a team hoping to end its eight-year playoff drought - can second-year QB Trent Edwards play well enough to guide his team toward a chance at a post-season berth? Unfortunately, this type of...
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