Tag Archives: New England Patriots

What Do Professional Athletes Have in Common With Bankers?

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

By Daniel Adler Today, we will examine two industries.  Neither produces a tangible product.  Both have close ties to the government and receive billions of dollars in government assistance.  Both pay their top performers millions of dollars. Wall Street firms … Continue reading →

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Belichick’s Decision: Flip a Coin, or Trust your Team?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by

By David Roher If you write, talk, or scream about football for a living, you probably had something to say about Bill Belichick’s decision last night. In short, the Patriots had the ball with just over 2 minutes to go … Continue reading →

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Splitting the Uprights – Easier Indoors?

Posted on November 4, 2009 by

By Jonathan Adler In Super Bowl XXXVI, New England kicker Adam Vinatieri’s 48-yard field goal attempt sailed through the uprights, clinching a world championship for the Patriots. Nearly eleven years before Vinatieri’s kick, Scott Norwood’s 47-yard field goal attempt in … Continue reading →

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