Category Archives: Cheating

“Rule 2 The Ball”

Posted on January 22, 2015 by F. E. Guerra-Pujol

Check out the current version of Rule 2 of the official NFL Rulebook (edited by us for brevity): BALL DIMENSIONS (Sec. 1) The Ball must be a “Wilson,” hand selected, bearing the signature of the Commissioner of the League, Roger Goodell. The … Continue reading →

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Optimal sanctions (New England Patriots edition)

Posted on January 21, 2015 by F. E. Guerra-Pujol

What is the optimal penalty for cheating in sports? Take the current controversy involving the New England Patriots, for example. While we sympathize with Michael Wilbon’s (co-host of our favorite TV show “Pardon the Interruption”) drastic position that the New England … Continue reading →

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Why vote?

Posted on November 12, 2014 by F. E. Guerra-Pujol

Pay especially close attention to Congressional District #12. (Click on the map above for a larger version.) In addition, check out this damning map of “Gerrymander index scores” across the U.S. (Hat tip to rhiever for the pointer.) Why do people still vote when … Continue reading →

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How common is cheating in chess tournaments?

Posted on September 15, 2014 by F. E. Guerra-Pujol

Common enough to merit this fascinating entry in Wikipedia for “Cheating in chess“: Cheating [in chess] can occur in many forms [citation omitted] and can take place before, during, or possibly even after a game. Commonly cited instances of cheating include: … Continue reading →

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