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Ethics With Regard To Compensation And Current Ncaa Policy, Tyler Mcbride
Ethics With Regard To Compensation And Current Ncaa Policy, Tyler Mcbride
Masters Theses
The purpose of this research is to analyze former NCAA Division I football players’ ethical perceptions of current NCAA policy, specifically concerning regulations governing compensation of the student athlete. This quantitative research study collected data using a 20-question survey instrument composed of demographic and Likert type questions. Statistical analysis determined the data failed to establish a statistically significant behavioral trend arguing either for or against current policies. However, data revealed a statistical difference between the opinions expressed by Caucasian alumni as compared to those of other ethnicities. The purpose of this study was to expose illegitimate processes within the NCAA …
The Effect Of Luck On The Retention Of Head Coaches In The Nfl, Alexander Steen
The Effect Of Luck On The Retention Of Head Coaches In The Nfl, Alexander Steen
Masters Theses
his investigation considers the impact of the concept of luck on coaching retention in the National Football League (NFL). The head coach of an NFL team is often under intense scrutiny to perform in a high profile position. Due to a small inventory of games each season, there is the potential for luck to influence whether or not a season is viewed a success. This study seeks to measure the impact of luck for a given NFL team while attempting to correlate with the retention or release of the head coach.