Stacey Brook
@staceybrook.bsky.social
Husband/Father/Economist/Coffee snob.
Researching economic aspects of college athletics often using public records.
Researching economic aspects of college athletics often using public records.
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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
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Big news from SABR: For the first time ever, complete Negro Leagues player and team statistics are now available for download in the Lahman Baseball Database. sabr.org/latest/negro... @seanlahman.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Big news from SABR: For the first time ever, complete Negro Leagues player and team statistics are now available for download in the Lahman Baseball Database. sabr.org/latest/negro... @seanlahman.bsky.social
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Worsham and Jena on natural experiments and learning about Tylenol's effects
www.wsj.com/health/does-...
www.wsj.com/health/does-...
Essay | Does Tylenol Cause Autism? Here’s How We Could Find Out
In the absence of randomized trials on the effects of acetaminophen, researchers need to use ‘natural experiments’ to develop better guidance for patients.
www.wsj.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Worsham and Jena on natural experiments and learning about Tylenol's effects
www.wsj.com/health/does-...
www.wsj.com/health/does-...
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Happy to be featured on the latest episode of Freakonomics Radio discussing the crazy(???) idea of the NFL and NCAA merging and forming a promotion/relegation league.
freakonomics.com/podcast/the-...
freakonomics.com/podcast/the-...
The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted - Freakonomics
The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted - Freakonomics
freakonomics.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Happy to be featured on the latest episode of Freakonomics Radio discussing the crazy(???) idea of the NFL and NCAA merging and forming a promotion/relegation league.
freakonomics.com/podcast/the-...
freakonomics.com/podcast/the-...
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Some colleges, seeking to attract more male students, are adding the sport. Research suggests the gains may be short-lived.
Does adding football help colleges with recruiting? It's complicated
Some colleges, seeking to attract more male students, are adding the sport. Research suggests the gains may be short-lived.
n.pr
September 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Some colleges, seeking to attract more male students, are adding the sport. Research suggests the gains may be short-lived.
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Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%.
Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump
Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%.
n.pr
September 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%.
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There is no place for violence in our democracy — against anyone.
September 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
There is no place for violence in our democracy — against anyone.
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Please. Words matter. They sold his *contract*.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Newcastle United selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool raises deeper concerns about the club’s ambitions
It is a matter of record — there in black and white — that this is not ambitious, not what you do for the best of the club
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Please. Words matter. They sold his *contract*.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
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In firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief, Trump risks breaking something bigger than the reliability of our data, writes the Nobel-winning economist George Akerlof. “If we can’t believe the numbers, how do we believe anything?”
Opinion | Why Trump’s Meddling in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Matters
Most children learn at some point that flipping the board doesn’t make them the winner.
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August 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
In firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief, Trump risks breaking something bigger than the reliability of our data, writes the Nobel-winning economist George Akerlof. “If we can’t believe the numbers, how do we believe anything?”
Way to go, boys! (Sports lingo)
We are excited to announce the creation of the Coates-Humphreys NAASE Distinguished Research Award, with Dennis Coates and Brad Humphreys as the inaugural winners. It will be given in odd-numbered years (the Hadley Award is given in even-numbered years). Congrats Brad & Dennis!
June 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Way to go, boys! (Sports lingo)
With the House v. NCAA lawsuit now settled, NCAA schools can pay their athletes directly. But how should this be done? Here is some research on wage/salary for men and women's basketball (doi.org/10.1002/mde....) and broadcast NIL player value (dx.doi.org/10.1002/mde....) using football.
Are men's and women's college basketball players “Pigouvian” exploited?
Using total revenue, previous research finds college basketball players generate millions of dollars in marginal revenue product (MRP). We are skeptical of using total revenue data. Instead, we use t....
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June 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
With the House v. NCAA lawsuit now settled, NCAA schools can pay their athletes directly. But how should this be done? Here is some research on wage/salary for men and women's basketball (doi.org/10.1002/mde....) and broadcast NIL player value (dx.doi.org/10.1002/mde....) using football.
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History was made in Sarasota Sunday morning as the #UCF Rowing team became UCF's first program to earn an outright #Big12 Championship, doing so in dominate fashion. #GKCO #ChargeOn
Click the link below for remarks from head coach Mara Allen and more:
www.youtube.com/@KnightShift...
Click the link below for remarks from head coach Mara Allen and more:
www.youtube.com/@KnightShift...
KnightShift
The official YouTube channel of the KnightShift Podcast, covering the UCF Knights.
Powered by the staff of Black & Gold Banneret, UCF's team site on SBNation.
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May 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
History was made in Sarasota Sunday morning as the #UCF Rowing team became UCF's first program to earn an outright #Big12 Championship, doing so in dominate fashion. #GKCO #ChargeOn
Click the link below for remarks from head coach Mara Allen and more:
www.youtube.com/@KnightShift...
Click the link below for remarks from head coach Mara Allen and more:
www.youtube.com/@KnightShift...
Fossilized shark teeth, Manasota Key, FL.
May 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Fossilized shark teeth, Manasota Key, FL.
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Remembering Adam Yauch aka MCA
August 5, 1964 - May 4, 2012
Beastie Boys HD : Sabotage ( David Letterman ) - 1994
#hardcorepunk #hiphop #mca #adamyauch #beastieboys #history #punkrockhistory #otd
August 5, 1964 - May 4, 2012
Beastie Boys HD : Sabotage ( David Letterman ) - 1994
#hardcorepunk #hiphop #mca #adamyauch #beastieboys #history #punkrockhistory #otd
May 4, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Remembering Adam Yauch aka MCA
August 5, 1964 - May 4, 2012
Beastie Boys HD : Sabotage ( David Letterman ) - 1994
#hardcorepunk #hiphop #mca #adamyauch #beastieboys #history #punkrockhistory #otd
August 5, 1964 - May 4, 2012
Beastie Boys HD : Sabotage ( David Letterman ) - 1994
#hardcorepunk #hiphop #mca #adamyauch #beastieboys #history #punkrockhistory #otd
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The taxation of trade routes is in dispute and turmoil has engulfed our Republic.
But there is a new hope. We must band together and resist the dark side.
Do or do not. There is no try. #StarWarsDay
But there is a new hope. We must band together and resist the dark side.
Do or do not. There is no try. #StarWarsDay
May 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The taxation of trade routes is in dispute and turmoil has engulfed our Republic.
But there is a new hope. We must band together and resist the dark side.
Do or do not. There is no try. #StarWarsDay
But there is a new hope. We must band together and resist the dark side.
Do or do not. There is no try. #StarWarsDay
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Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
April 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
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Astronomers detected a possible signature of life on a planet orbiting a star 120 light-years away.
Astronomers Detect a Signature of Life on a Distant Planet
Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Astronomers detected a possible signature of life on a planet orbiting a star 120 light-years away.
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The Broncos are looking to capitalize on this historic moment, even if that means losing money.
Western Michigan Hopes Hockey Run Boosts Enrollment, Donors
Western Michigan hopes to capitalize on its first men's ice hockey championship run.
www.sportico.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Broncos are looking to capitalize on this historic moment, even if that means losing money.
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The Miami Marlins are hiring a Senior Data Scientist www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...
Miami Marlins and loanDepot park hiring Senior Data Scientist in Miami, FL | LinkedIn
Posted 8:16:10 AM. Company OverviewAt the Miami Marlins, we make waves — on and off the field.We’re built for…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Miami Marlins are hiring a Senior Data Scientist www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...
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New publication with @jscoota.bsky.social and Ryan Rodenberg: "Regulating College Sports and Collateral Estoppel." Excited to be able to share it with you all just a few days before the House settlement final approval hearing. Check it out!
texaslawreview.org/regulating-c...
texaslawreview.org/regulating-c...
April 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
New publication with @jscoota.bsky.social and Ryan Rodenberg: "Regulating College Sports and Collateral Estoppel." Excited to be able to share it with you all just a few days before the House settlement final approval hearing. Check it out!
texaslawreview.org/regulating-c...
texaslawreview.org/regulating-c...
What files can't West Virginia send by email?
Nope! West Virginia. Honestly, as long as i'm not requesting vendor contracts, I've never had a problem with requesting records at Texas schools. Vendor contracts, for whatever reason, often end up with the Texas AG telling me no.
Plot twist: It was Texas, wasn't it?
April 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
What files can't West Virginia send by email?
Exactly 200 years ago today, the Marquis de Lafayette gave a speech here in Savannah at the Owen-Thomas house. We were here.
March 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Exactly 200 years ago today, the Marquis de Lafayette gave a speech here in Savannah at the Owen-Thomas house. We were here.
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We believe this to be the most comprehensive database of women's March Madness information ever compiled for public consumption.
Learn more: www.sports-reference.com/blog/2025/03...
Learn more: www.sports-reference.com/blog/2025/03...
Just in time for March Madness, we're thrilled to announce that CBBref.com now has box scores with player statistics for every game in the history of the Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Read more about this massive addition: www.sports-reference.com/blog/2025/03...
Read more about this massive addition: www.sports-reference.com/blog/2025/03...
March 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We believe this to be the most comprehensive database of women's March Madness information ever compiled for public consumption.
Learn more: www.sports-reference.com/blog/2025/03...
Learn more: www.sports-reference.com/blog/2025/03...
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Sea turtles are considered one of the oldest living species on Earth, but it's been a mystery where their babies go after heading out to sea — a period known as their “lost years.”
@katemansfield.bsky.social and her team of marine scientists at UCF are working to change that.
John Yang reports.
@katemansfield.bsky.social and her team of marine scientists at UCF are working to change that.
John Yang reports.
March 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Sea turtles are considered one of the oldest living species on Earth, but it's been a mystery where their babies go after heading out to sea — a period known as their “lost years.”
@katemansfield.bsky.social and her team of marine scientists at UCF are working to change that.
John Yang reports.
@katemansfield.bsky.social and her team of marine scientists at UCF are working to change that.
John Yang reports.