BJ Ragone
Can a Team Win Without Its Captain? — Sports Survey of the Day
When a big-name player on your team goes down, it’s makes things tougher—and that goes double in the postseason.
Should Baseball’s Divison Series Be Best-of-Seven? — Sports Survey of the Day
The World Series is a best-of-seven matchup, as is the League Championship Series. So why not the divisional round?
What Are You Watching Tonight, Baseball Playoffs or Thursday-Night Football? — Sports Survey of the Day
Football long ago surpassed baseball as America’s most popular sport. But with the baseball playoffs now in full swing, are people giving up a little football to watch some more baseball?
Is Jerry Sandusky’s Sentence Harsh Enough? — Sports Survey of the Day
Almost a year later, we finally have a sentence for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. But does it go far enough for the crimes he committed?
Who Is the Worst Quarterback in the NFL Right Now? — Sports Survey of the Day
Yesterday we went over who the best quarterbacks in the NFL were, so it only makes sense to also take a look at some of the worst. There certainly are a lot to choose from.
Who Is the Best Quarterback in the NFL Right Now? — Sports Survey of the Day
The 2012 NFL season is flying by. We are almost through week five, so we have to ask who is the best quarterback after the first five games?
Do MLB Managers Get Fired Too Quickly? — Sports Survey of the Day
Major League Baseball’s regular season is in the books. We move on to the postseason now, but first a quick look back.
It’s safe to say that many people thought that Bobby Valentine’s employment as manager of the Red Sox would be terminated at some point soon. Management wasted no time in doing so, firing him the day after the regular season ended.
Are Fans Sitting Too Close to the Game? — Sports Survey of the Day
One feature common to nearly all of the ballparks built in the last 20 years or so—roughly since Baltimore’s Camden Yards kick-started the surge of new stadiums in 1992—is the increased proximity of the fans to the action.
Nearer outfield fences, smaller foul territories, and less room between the rows of seats and the barrier separating them from the field certainly help bring fans closer to the
Who Is the Biggest Disappointment in Baseball This Year? — Sports Survey of the Day
The Major League Baseball season is winding down, and for some high-profile players and one particular manager, it probably feels like the longest season of their careers. So who was this year’s biggest disappointment?
The Regular NFL Refs Are Back, So Is Everyone Happy? — Sports Survey of the Day
For weeks, all we’ve been hearing about is how terrible the replacement officials were in the NFL. The real officials were back this week, so were the calls actually any better?