1. Seeking Returns as a Sports Bettor: An Overview of the Sports Betting Landscape and Strategies to Capitalize off of a Lucrative Industry Open Access Author: Jerome, Lucien Title: Seeking Returns as a Sports Bettor: An Overview of the Sports Betting Landscape and Strategies to Capitalize off of a Lucrative Industry Area of Honors: Finance Keywords: SportsSports BettingStatistical AnalysisNFLNCAA BasketballFinance File: Download Luc_Jerome_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Brian Spangler Davis, Thesis SupervisorBrian Spangler Davis, Thesis Honors AdvisorDelina E Agnosteva, Faculty Reader
2. NIL: Examining the College Athlete’s ability to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness through their lens and stories Open Access Author: Noah, Matthew Title: NIL: Examining the College Athlete’s ability to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness through their lens and stories Area of Honors: Journalism Keywords: NILCollege AthleticsNCAASportsJournalismFootballPenn State AthleticsPenn StateBasketballHockeyGymnasticssoccerTalent AgencySupreme CourtInterviewAdvice File: Download Noah__Thesis_Final_Submission_Document_-Fixed_Title_Page_1.pdf Thesis Supervisors: John R Affleck, Thesis SupervisorJames Ford Risley, Thesis Honors Advisor
3. The Future of Financial Investment in Athletes Open Access Author: Ibarguen, John Title: The Future of Financial Investment in Athletes Area of Honors: Finance Keywords: SportsFinanceSports FinanceSports InvestmentUnderwritingSports BusinessMajor League BaseballSports StatisticsName Image and LikenessNIL File: Download Ibarguen-Final_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Brian Spangler Davis, Thesis SupervisorBrian Spangler Davis, Thesis Honors AdvisorSamuel Burton Bonsall, IV, Faculty Reader
4. Money Talks: How Economics Affect Sports Open Access Author: Little, Matthew Title: Money Talks: How Economics Affect Sports Area of Honors: Accounting Keywords: SportsBaseballFootballBasketballHockeyCompetitive AdvantageSuccessPayrollWinning PercentageChampionshipsPenn StateThe Pennsylvania State University File: Download Little_Thesis_Complete.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Samuel Burton Bonsall, IV, Thesis SupervisorSamuel Burton Bonsall, IV, Thesis Honors AdvisorScott Collins, Faculty Reader
5. Effective Communication and Short-Term Decision Makers: Effective Coach Communication Within the Coach/Official Dynamic in Athletic Competition Open Access Author: Lemler, Jake Title: Effective Communication and Short-Term Decision Makers: Effective Coach Communication Within the Coach/Official Dynamic in Athletic Competition Area of Honors: Communication Arts and Sciences Keywords: OfficialCoachSportsCommunicationEffective CommunicationUmpireReferee File: Download Lemler_Thesis_PDF.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Denise Haunani Solomon, Thesis SupervisorMary High, Thesis Honors AdvisorJames Dillard, Thesis Supervisor