http://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspollHosted by Seth Everett & Rick Gentile. The poll has surveyed the nation's populous on matters of interest, such as PED use, gambling, & key sports figuresenBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMTThu, 10 May 2018 18:00:00 GMTProfessionalBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/93f9548e-469d-4fbd-add2-2a34333a2135_shu_351-15_busi_sports_poll_podcast_graphics_3.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspollHosted by Seth Everett & Rick Gentile. The poll has surveyed the nation's populous on matters of interest, such as PED use, gambling, & key sports figuresfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comprofessional,nfl,baseball,nba,gambling,mlb,sports,donald trump,fantasy,national anthemSeton Hall Sports PollnoHosted by Seth Everett & Rick Gentile. The poll has surveyed the nation's populous on matters of interest, such as PED use, gambling, & key sports figuresepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/05/10/april-2018-baseballProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/05/10/april-2018-baseball/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/05/10/april-2018-baseballThu, 10 May 2018 18:00:00 GMTApril 2018 (Baseball)By a 2-1 margin, and In the first measurement of “speed-up” rule changes initiated this year by Major League Baseball, 46% of Americans believe that these changes, especially limiting visits to the mound, will make the game feel like it’s going faster.  Only 24% said it would not feel faster, (31% had no opinion.) The Seton Hall Sports Poll, conducted last week after three weeks of this season had concluded, presented a positive endorsement for MLB of its changes. The poll showed 53% saying games took too long, with 40% disagreeing. When the same question was asked by the Seton Hall Sports Poll in 2011, only 44% said the games took too long, with 51% disagreeing.  The “feel” of the games having a faster pace was important to officials at MLB during the winter, when the changes were approved.    By 3 to 1, a rule that was implemented only on the minor league level was soundly booed by respondents.  The minors are experimenting with allowing a runner to be stationed at second base to start an extra inning, but only 20% said they favored that at the Major League level, and 60% disdained it.  Baseball still has at least a perception problem when it comes to performance enhancing drugs, with 39% saying they believe the problem still exists, with 31% disagreeing. Asked if big market clubs have an advantage in acquiring the best free agent players, 80% said yes, compared to 84% when the poll asked the same question seven years ago. The poll asked whether there are not enough African-American players in the Major Leagues, a question that was also asked in 2011.  Attitudes have shifted over seven years: Among white respondents this year, 27% felt there were not enough; while 43% disagreed.  Among African-American respondents, 61% agreed while only 19% disagreed.  00:28:00Seton Hall Sports Pollnobaseball,poll,seton hallBY 2 TO 1, PUBLIC FEELS LIMITED MOUND VISITS MAKE BASEBALL GAMES FEEL FASTER LENGTH OF GAME, DRUGS, DECLINING INTEREST, BIG MARKET ADVANTAGE ARE STILL PROBLEMhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/05/10/april-2018-gamblingProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/05/10/april-2018-gambling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/05/10/april-2018-gamblingThu, 10 May 2018 17:30:00 GMTApril 2018 (Gambling)By a margin of 55% - 35%, the American public favors legalized betting on sports events, according to a poll conducted this week by the Seton Hall Sports Poll. And by a margin of 48% - 42%, those same respondents feel that legalized betting would negatively impact the integrity of sporting events.  Even among those favoring legalized gambling, one of three believes that it would have a negative impact. The poll also asked whether people feel that sports betting should be controlled by individual states, or by the federal government.  (The U.S. Supreme Court is about to rule on that issue).  62% said it should be under state control, with 27% saying the federal government should control it. Broken down by gender, men are much more inclined to support legalized betting, with 63% saying yes.  Only 47% of women favored legalized betting.  Approval fell significantly by age, with 68% support from ages 18-29, down to 37% at age 60 and over.  Similarly, the support number fell based on level of education, with 71% supporting legalized gambling among those who did not finish high school, to 39% for those with post-graduate degrees. Those who favor legalized betting think it should cover both professional and college sports by a margin of 49% - 36%. 00:16:00Seton Hall Sports Pollnogambling,Seton HallAMERICANS FAVOR LEGALIZED SPORTS BETTING, BUT ALSO BELIEVE IT IMPACTS INTEGRITY OF GAMEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/03/01/february-2018-olympics-south-korea-nbaProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/03/01/february-2018-olympics-south-korea-nba/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/03/01/february-2018-olympics-south-korea-nbaThu, 01 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMTFebruary 2018 (Olympics, South Korea, NBA)Vice President Mike Pence’s decision to remain seated as the combined North and South Korean teams entered the stadium during Olympic Opening Ceremonies received a harsh rebuke from the American public - by 3-to-1, according to a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted this week.  A strong 66% said the gesture was not appropriate, with only 18% supporting the decision.  People in the 18-44 age bracket disapproved by 72%-14%, while older people, by 60% to 22% -  were somewhat more supportive - but still strongly opposed. The poll was conducted this week with random calls to 775 adults on landlines and cellphones across the country, and has a margin of error of +/- 3.6%. As for the Olympic Games themselves, 17% named “streaming” as the manner in which they mostly watched the Games, and while 54% named NBC’s primetime coverage, the 17% is significant for the communications industry as a breakthrough number.  (12% named “other TV networks” as their most preferred option). Meanwhile, as far as general interest in the Winter Olympics,  only 9% say their interest in greater, while 18% say it is less than previously.  But among those 18-29, coveted by advertisers, interest was greater among 20%, with only single digits in older age groups (7% in the 30-44 category, 6% among 45-59 and 7% among 60+). 66% said it didn’t matter whether they were viewing an event live or delayed.  And 66% also said that NBC has done a good job of generating interest in the Games. This is the first Olympics in many years without Matt Lauer’s presence in the morning, and Bob Costas serving as host in prime time.  16% said the evening coverage was “not as good” without Costas, and 11% said morning coverage was “not as good” without Lauer. 00:32:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoOlympics,PenceTWO-THIRDS OF USA SAY TO VP PENCE: IT WAS NOT APPROPRIATE TO STAY SEATED DURING OPENING CEREMONIEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/02/09/januaryfebruary-2018--olympics-gymnastics-sex-assault-scandal-nba-gamblingProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/02/09/januaryfebruary-2018--olympics-gymnastics-sex-assault-scandal-nba-gambling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/02/09/januaryfebruary-2018--olympics-gymnastics-sex-assault-scandal-nba-gamblingFri, 09 Feb 2018 21:30:00 GMTJanuary/February 2018 - Olympics, Gymnastics Sex Assault Scandal, NBA GamblingThe Winter Olympics in South Korea may be 14 time zones removed from the Eastern Time Zone of the US - but 43% of Americans say they plan to watch NBC’s live streaming content during the Games, with only 48% saying they did not have such plans. A big chunk of the country - 63% - say they will watch at least some coverage of the Games, which begin Friday, February 8.  That is double those who said “no” (31%) to watching any coverage.  Asked if they would be more likely to buy a product advertising during the Olympics, 87% said it would make no difference, a number that advertising executives would surely debate.  Five percent said they were “more likely” and 5% said “less likely” to buy the product. BIG PUSHBACK ON NBA PROPOSAL FOR GAMBLING ON GAMES IN NEW YORK STATE The Poll also asked people about a proposal from the NBA that would allow gambling on its games in New York State, using hand held devices and kiosks in addition to casinos and racetracks.  (The league would receive one percent of all wagers).  Asked if the league should be taking such an active role in promoting the legalization of sports gambling, 69% said “no” with only 16% saying “yes,” and 14% in the don’t know/no opinion category.  But there was a clear age difference in support of wagering.  While only 7% of those 45-59 supported the New York State proposal, the number jumped to 19% for those 30-44 and 36 percent for those 18-29. 00:23:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNBA,Olympics,Sexual Harrassment43% SAY THEY WILL BE WATCHING SOME LIVE STREAMING OLYMPIC COVERAGE FROM SOUTH KOREAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/02/04/januaryfebruary-2018--nfl-viewership-declines-and-the-super-bowlProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/02/04/januaryfebruary-2018--nfl-viewership-declines-and-the-super-bowl/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2018/02/04/januaryfebruary-2018--nfl-viewership-declines-and-the-super-bowlSun, 04 Feb 2018 17:30:00 GMTJanuary/February 2018 - NFL Viewership Declines and the Super BowlReflecting a season-long decline in viewership, a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted this week shows 54% of Americans planning on watching Sunday’s Super Bowl, down from 68% when the same question was asked two years ago.  Interestingly, of those who identified themselves as people who “closely follow” the NFL, 16% say they won’t be watching. Another factor might be the return of the New England Patriots, with 20% of the population feeling less inclined to root for them.  12% said they were more inclined, and 62% said there was no difference.  Another slow trend that the league and broadcasters are surely watching is the migration of viewers from traditional TV to alternate devices.  In 2016, 98% said they would be watching the game on television - this year, the number is down to 90%, with 10% citing other devices or a combination of TV and other devices. 22% said they were most looking forward to the game’s commercials, with 61% most looking forward to the  game, and 14% the halftime show  Among men, 76% said they most looked forward to the game, and 11% the commercials.  Among women, 47% cited “the game,” and 32% “commercials.”   60% of the population said they watched the commercials more closely than on other TV shows, and a third of African-American respondents said they most looked forward to the halftime show. 00:23:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoINTEREST IN SUPER BOWL DOWN, REFLECTING SEASON-LONG VIEWING TRENDShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/12/12/novemberdecember-2017--joe-morgan-on-ped-users-in-baseball-hall-of-fameProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/12/12/novemberdecember-2017--joe-morgan-on-ped-users-in-baseball-hall-of-fame/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/12/12/novemberdecember-2017--joe-morgan-on-ped-users-in-baseball-hall-of-fameTue, 12 Dec 2017 14:30:00 GMTNovember/December 2017 - Joe Morgan on PED Users in Baseball Hall of FameBy a margin of 49% - 35%, Americans have said “no” to the inclusion of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The two have not yet been elected by the Baseball Writers, who are voting now for the 2018 inductees.  Both seemingly had Hall of Fame credentials even before their linkage to performance enhancing drugs.  The poll also showed Americans agreeing with Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, who sent a letter to voters saying players named as PED users should not be elected.  62% supported Morgan’s position, with only 26% opposing.   00:19:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoBaseball,MLB,Hall of Fame,Barry Bonds,Roger ClemensBY 49%-35%, AMERICANS SAY ‘NO’ TO BONDS AND CLEMENS FOR HALL OF FAME; 62% AGREE WITH JOE MORGAN’S CALL TO BAN DRUG USERShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/12/05/novemberdecember-2017--trumpnfl-anthem-controversyProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/12/05/novemberdecember-2017--trumpnfl-anthem-controversy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/12/05/novemberdecember-2017--trumpnfl-anthem-controversyTue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMTNovember/December 2017 - Trump/NFL Anthem ControversyA Seton Hall Sports Poll has found that 71% of Americans would like President Trump to stay out of the NFL controversy surrounding the protest actions of players during the national anthem.  23% say he should continue to comment.  Just a month ago, 37% felt it was appropriate for the President to get involved in the issue, when the question was posed regarding his call for a petition to support standing for the anthem. The poll asked if keeping players in the locker room during the playing of the national anthem next season would be an effective way for the NFL to deal with the controversy.  63% said no, and 27% said yes.  The Poll also asked whether people intended to purchase any NFL merchandise this holiday season, with 20% saying yes and 74% saying no.  Of those saying yes a fifth said they were affected by the current controversies, and of those saying no, a third were affected by the controversies.   As for the rehiring of Roger Goodell as NFL commissioner, only 19% felt his contract should be extended, while double that - 39%  - said the NFL should look for a new commissioner.  42% didn’t know or had no opinion.  Among those saying they were African-American, 43% were in favor of his contract being extended, while only 15% of whites were so inclined.  The Poll also asked whether the current method for determining the college football championship is fair to all qualifying NCAA schools.  34% said yes, 23% no, with 43% indicating “don’t know” or not having an opinion. 00:23:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNFL,Trump,AnthemTHREE-QUARTERS OF AMERICANS NOW SAY PRESIDENT TRUMP SHOULD STAY OUT OF NFL ANTHEM CONTROVERSY3fc365c1-9185-4aa1-8536-7ccbe9011a4d35fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/30/october-2017--the-poll-about-baseballProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/30/october-2017--the-poll-about-baseball/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/30/october-2017--the-poll-about-baseballMon, 30 Oct 2017 13:30:00 GMTOctober 2017 - The Poll About BaseballIn a week in which a record number of home runs were hit in a single World Series game…..and post-season coverage provides continuous use of the strike zone boundaries for each pitch….fans are clear that they want umpires - and not a computer - calling balls and strikes…..but also suspicious of the use of performing enhancing drugs driving all those homers. Perhaps driven by the umpire calls when the strike zone box is up, (or perhaps just by being traditionalists), a strong 75% preferred that the umpire make the ball-strike calls, with only 11% opting for computer calls.  (14% had no opinion).  On the matter of home runs, of which a record number were hit this season in the Major Leagues, respondents were asked to say “yes” or “no” to a variety of factors. 00:23:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoBaseball,MLB,UmpiresBALLS AND STRIKES VIA COMPUTER? BASEBALL FANS SHOUT ‘KEEP THE UMPIRE’http://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/28/october-2017--goodell-vs-trump-youth-football-safetyProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/28/october-2017--goodell-vs-trump-youth-football-safety/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/28/october-2017--goodell-vs-trump-youth-football-safetySat, 28 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMTOctober 2017 - Goodell vs. Trump, Youth Football SafetyBy a 47% to 42% margin, Americans believe that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell should have ordered the league’s players to stand during the national anthem.  By a wider margin - 55% v. 37% - people said it was inappropriate for President Trump to request that people sign a petition saying that the players stand.  The Poll also asked a number of questions related to the safety of youth football.  Asked if football organizing groups should have medical personnel advise parents about the dangers of playing organized football before their child signs up to play, a huge 82% said yes, with only 11% saying no.  Asked if they thought youth football leagues through high school are taking adequate steps to improve the safety of the game, 49% said yes, and only 22% said no.  Respondents were also asked at what age he or she would allow a child to play football, 39% said ages 7-11, 27% said ages 12-15, and only 9% said age 16 and over.  20% responded “never.” 00:13:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNFL,Donald Trump,Roger Goodell,Helmet SafetyAMERICANS THROW PENALTY FLAGS AT BOTH GOODELL AND TRUMP FOR THEIR POSITIONS ON THE STAND/KNEEL ISSUEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/10/september-2017-part-2--netting-in-baseball-stadiums-nfl-viewership-decreasesProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/10/september-2017-part-2--netting-in-baseball-stadiums-nfl-viewership-decreases/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/10/september-2017-part-2--netting-in-baseball-stadiums-nfl-viewership-decreasesTue, 10 Oct 2017 14:30:00 GMTSeptember 2017 (Part 2) - Netting in Baseball Stadiums, NFL Viewership DecreasesStatisticians at the Seton Hall Sports Poll dug a little deeper this week, looking at figures reflecting the opinions of people who identified themselves as “fans of the NFL,” and separating their responses to the overall responses published last week.  The excision of those results showed that nearly a third - 30% - said they were watching fewer games this season (9% were watching more, 55% about the same), and that 52% of those watching less gave the reason as players protesting the national anthem.   In an overall margin of 49% to 31, Americans believe that baseball stadiums should extend netting down the foul lines to protect fans from foul balls and wayward bats. The remaining 20% either did not know or had no opinion. When broken down according to age, however, a different view appears: 18-29 year old respondents reached the opposite conclusion, opposing the extension of protective netting by a 39% to 33% margin. 00:26:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoBaseball,NFL,Safety,Trump,ControversySETON HALL POLL TAKES ‘KNEELING’ QUESTION TO JUST NFL FANS, VS. LAST WEEK’S ‘ALL AMERICANS’; Poll Finds Americans Favor Protective Foul Line Netting in Basebalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/06/season-3--september-2017-part-1--donald-trump-vs-the-nflProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/06/season-3--september-2017-part-1--donald-trump-vs-the-nfl/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/10/06/season-3--september-2017-part-1--donald-trump-vs-the-nflFri, 06 Oct 2017 02:30:00 GMTSeason #3 - September 2017 (Part 1) - Donald Trump vs. the NFLA poll conducted this week by the Seton Hall Sports Poll has found that 84% of American support the NFL players’ right to protest,    with only 16% saying the players should be ordered to stand for the anthem or be dropped from the team if they refuse.   Of the 84% supporting the players’ right to protest, 49% felt they should find a different way to express their political opinions, and 35% felt that not standing for the anthem is an acceptable way to protest.  There was a wide racial gap in those saying it was an acceptable form of protest.  70% of African-American chose that option while only 28% of whites did.   The poll of 845 adults (on both landline and cellphone) was conducted across the US on Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday of this week.  It has a margin of error of 3.4%.    President Trump has called on NFL owners to fire any players who refuse to stand, and on this, he received 28% support overall.  6% of African-Americans supported the president on this; 32% of whites.  Commissioner Roger Goodell and several NFL owners called the president’s comments divisive, to which 50% overall agreed.  In that breakdown, 78% of African-Americans agreed with the commissioner and 47% of whites did. The respondents were asked to choose between those two positions.   Asked about Kaepernick’s lack of a contract by an NFL team, 47% felt it was because of his protests and 19% because he wasn’t good enough.  81% of African-Americans felt it was because of his protest with only 7% saying it was because he was not good enough, while among whites the ratio was 41% (protest) and 22% (ability).       00:41:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNFL,National Anthem,Trump84% SUPPORT NFL PLAYERS’ RIGHT TO PROTEST BUT VARY ON HOW TO CARRY THAT OUT; ONLY 16% SAY PROTESTERS SHOULD BE DROPPED FROM TEAMhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/04/14/april-2017--nflnhl-moving-to-las-vegas-women-coaching-womens-sportsProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/04/14/april-2017--nflnhl-moving-to-las-vegas-women-coaching-womens-sports/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/04/14/april-2017--nflnhl-moving-to-las-vegas-women-coaching-womens-sportsFri, 14 Apr 2017 14:30:00 GMTApril 2017 - NFL/NHL Moving To Las Vegas, Women Coaching Women's SportsWith the NFL and NHL about to move into Las Vegas for the first time, nearly half of the US population foresees the increased likelihood of players, referees or team officials gambling on the outcome of games.  A Seton Hall Sports Poll found that 46% responded yes to the question of increased likelihood for gambling on games, while 42% thought the likelihood would not increase. The poll, conducted this week asked 687 adults (on both landline and cellphone) whether professional teams should be making their home in Las Vegas, and 47% responded yes, with only 27% no.  26% said they had no opinion.  The poll, sponsored by The Sharkey Institute, has a margin of error of 3.8%. When asked if the move to Las Vegas will tarnish the league’s reputation, 21% said it would harm the NFL and 19% said it would harm the NHL.   ONE IN FOUR SEES NEED FOR MORE WOMEN COACHING WOMEN’S TEAMS The Poll asked several questions regarding women’s sports and women coaches. The public seems perfectly fine with men coaching women’s teams (82% approve), and with women coaching men’s teams (80% approval).  But one in four people (25%) thought it was a problem that the great majority of women’s sports teams (collegiate and professional) are coached by men.  59% said they felt there was “not enough ” coverage of women’s sports by the media, with 30% saying it was the right amount and only 3% saying it was “too much.”   00:19:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNFL,NBA,Gambling,Women's SportsWITH NFL AND NHL MOVING INTO LAS VEGAS, NEARLY HALF SEE INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF PLAYERS, REFS, OFFICIALS BETTING ON OUTCOMEShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/03/24/march-2017--ncaa-tournament-big-business--the-case-for-student-athletesProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/03/24/march-2017--ncaa-tournament-big-business--the-case-for-student-athletes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/03/24/march-2017--ncaa-tournament-big-business--the-case-for-student-athletesFri, 24 Mar 2017 14:00:00 GMTMarch 2017 - NCAA Tournament, Big Business, & The Case for Student AthletesA clear majority of the American public believes that television revenue generated by the NCAA Basketball Tournament has turned collegiate athletics into too big a business, detracting from a university’s academic goals. 53% responded “yes” to that question in a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted this week among 739 adults across the country.  35% responded “no.”  The poll has a +/- 3.7% margin of error and is conducted with both landline and cellphone users.   When asked, however, how much importance universities place on graduating basketball players - 58% said they believed the schools placed either a high or medium importance on graduation.  This is about even (59%) from a similar Seton Hall Sports Poll taken five years ago. Both the NBA Commissioner and the president of the NCAA have suggested raising the minimum age for eligibility in the NBA draft from 19 to 20.  That essentially raises the commitment to college basketball from one year to two years.  19% thought it should remain at one year, but 41% favored two years.  26% said there should be no limits.  When asked this question two years ago, 12% favored one year, and 56% two years with 23% saying no limits.  63% felt requiring an extra year of eligibility in college was a good thing, even if it meant losing a year of professional salary.  26% said no to the extra year requirement.  When asked this question in 2014, 73% favored staying in school, a significant drop. 00:25:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNCAA,Basketball,March Madness53% SAY TELEVISION REVENUE IN NCAA TOURNAMENT DETRACTS FROM ACADEMIC GOALS OF A UNIVERSITYhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/02/27/february-2017-episode-2--gambling-in-sportsProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/02/27/february-2017-episode-2--gambling-in-sports/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/02/27/february-2017-episode-2--gambling-in-sportsMon, 27 Feb 2017 21:00:00 GMTFebruary 2017 (Episode 2) - Gambling in SportsIf younger people are to set the trend for the future of legalized gambling in America, they are certainly showing support for the concept today. Asked by the Seton Hall Sports Poll this week, “It’s been said a lot of people bet on sporting events anyway, so government should allow it and tax it.  It’s also been said legal betting on sporting events is a bad idea because it promotes too much gambling and damages the integrity of sports.  Which comes closer to your view?”……. ….46% of Americans stated support for allowing betting on sporting events, while 42% said it was bad idea.  This is a substantial increase from 2010 when a Fairleigh Dickinson poll showed 39% of Americans supported it, with 54% saying it was a bad idea.  Younger people are twice as likely to say “allow it” than those over 60.  There is a clear age trend in support by age group: 67% of 18-29, 48% of 30-44, 42% of 45-59 and 30% of 60+.    The age trend also was demonstrable on a question of whether it was appropriate for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s to call for legalized betting on a strictly regulated basis.  56% of those 18-29 supported his stance as appropriate, 34% of those 30-44, 28% of those 45-59 and 21% of those 60+ supported the stance. Similarly, addressing New Jersey’s attempt of recent years to allow for sports gambling, 61% of those 18-29 said they should have passed the law, 50% of those 30-44, 47% of those 45-59 and 33% of those 60+ supported it. 00:18:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoGambling,Sports,NBAFebruary 2017 (Episode 2) - Gambling in Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/02/10/february-2017--super-bowl-li-reactionProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/02/10/february-2017--super-bowl-li-reaction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2017/02/10/february-2017--super-bowl-li-reactionFri, 10 Feb 2017 03:30:00 GMTFebruary 2017 - Super Bowl LI ReactionAn era of cord-cutting may loom in the future, but for now, traditional television viewing of the Super Bowl has a firm grasp on the American public.  According to a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted this week in the days after the game, a whopping 98% watched on TV, with only a combined 1% - barely - watching on phone, tablet or computer. Meanwhile, asked if Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in NFL history, 63% of those who identified as sports fans agreed with only 19% disagreeing.  Of those who said they were NFL fans, 51% agreed, and 21% disagreed.  Among the general population, 39% agreed, with only 21% disagreeing.   Finally, in the excitement following the first overtime in Super Bowl history and the fifth Super Bowl win for the  Patriots, 44% found the game the most compelling of recent championships, with Game 7 of the World Series registering 26% and the college football championship (Alabama-Clemson) at 11%. 00:26:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoTom Brady,Super Bowl,New England Patriots,Seton Hall98% WATCHED SUPER BOWL ON TRADITIONAL TELEVISIONhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/11/21/november-2016--cause-for-nfl-viewership-drop-presidential-concussion-concernsProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/11/21/november-2016--cause-for-nfl-viewership-drop-presidential-concussion-concerns/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/11/21/november-2016--cause-for-nfl-viewership-drop-presidential-concussion-concernsMon, 21 Nov 2016 22:30:00 GMTNovember 2016 - CAUSE FOR NFL VIEWERSHIP DROP; PRESIDENTIAL CONCUSSION CONCERNSThe November Seton Hall Sports Poll, asked Americans how they felt about the concussion/head injury issue in football.  People were asked if they most agreed with President Obama’s feelings about having to think twice about letting a son play football, or President-elect Trump’s statement that head-on-tackles in the NFL are incredible to watch and the league has gone too soft on the issue of head injuries.  59% agreed with the Obama position while only 23% agreed with the Trump statement.  By gender, women agreed with Obama over Trump by 66%-17%, and men agreed with Obama by 52%-29%. In a year of declining television viewership for NFL games, 23% of Americans say they are watching fewer games, and a quarter of them attribute it to the protests during the playing of the national anthem. As for Colin Kaepernick, the San Francisco quarterback who triggered the national anthem protests, 50% expressed disapproval over his deciding not to vote in the presidential election, with only 14% showing approval.  Only 30% of African-Americans disapproved compared to 58% of white respondents.   There was good news for Major League Baseball amongst the findings - 19% the country said that the Cubs victory made them more interested in following baseball. 00:26:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNFL,SETON HALL,MLB,concussionsCAUSE FOR NFL VIEWERSHIP DROP; PRESIDENTIAL CONCUSSION CONCERNShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/11/02/october-2016-2--sports-reaction-to-locker-room-talk-abuse-towards-womenProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/11/02/october-2016-2--sports-reaction-to-locker-room-talk-abuse-towards-women/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/11/02/october-2016-2--sports-reaction-to-locker-room-talk-abuse-towards-womenWed, 02 Nov 2016 03:00:00 GMTOctober 2016 (2) - Sports' Reaction to "Locker Room Talk" & Abuse Towards WomenBy a 58% to 24% margin, Americans believe that professional leagues and college conferences are not doing enough to police instances of sexual abuse by athletes.  A total of 58% said “no” on the question of doing enough to police the instances, with only 24% saying enough was being done.   By 72% to 16%, Americans believe that male athletes discuss their sexual conquests of women in locker room discussions.  That finding was evenly placed among men (73%) and women (71%).  By 54% to 33% American believe that athletes speak in the manner expressed by Donald Trump in his 2005 tape, with 58% of males thinking “yes, they do” and 51% of women thinking the same. Rick Gentile was interviewed by Seth Everett for this podcast on the poll’s findings 00:14:00Seton Hall Sports Pollnodomestic violence,Domestic abuse,Sports,locker room,locker talkSports' Reaction to "Locker Room Talk" & Abuse Towards Womenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/10/28/october-2016--nfl-tv-ratings-down-fans-cite-a-host-of-factorsProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/10/28/october-2016--nfl-tv-ratings-down-fans-cite-a-host-of-factors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/10/28/october-2016--nfl-tv-ratings-down-fans-cite-a-host-of-factorsFri, 28 Oct 2016 02:00:00 GMTOctober 2016 - NFL TV RATINGS DOWN; FANS CITE A HOST OF FACTORSViewership for NFL games is down approximately 12% this season, sending league and club officials in search of reasons.  A Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted this week asked people to identify factors accounting for the drop.  Each question was asked separately, allowing for a yes, no or don’t know response.   Thus, respondents could weigh in on each of the seven possibilities as a contributing factor without identifying one single factor.   The leading factor - the one receiving the most “yesses” was players not standing for the national anthem.  However, the seven factors all evoked a large number of yes responses, so that even the least chosen, at 33%, represents a lot of fans. 56% of respondents cited players not standing, with 50% citing the distraction of the presidential campaign, and 47% the controversy over the handling of domestic violence cases involving players. On the question of domestic violence, men and women responded equally; 47% of men cited that as a possible reason, 46% of women said yes to that possibility.   00:13:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNFL,TV Ratings,Domestic ViolenceNFL TV RATINGS DOWN; FANS CITE A HOST OF FACTORShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/09/23/season-2-september-2016-colin-kaepernick-national-anthem-controveryProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/09/23/season-2-september-2016-colin-kaepernick-national-anthem-controvery/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/09/23/season-2-september-2016-colin-kaepernick-national-anthem-controveryFri, 23 Sep 2016 13:00:00 GMTSeason 2! September 2016, Colin Kaepernick National Anthem ControveryWelcome to Season 2 of the Seton Hall Sports Poll Podcast.  In this premiere episode, Seth Everett & Poll Director Rick Gentile discuss the poll's latest findings on the recent controversy involving Colin Kaepernick & other NFL players NOT standing for the National Anthem. Americans disapprove by nearly 2 to 1 (with many having no opinion) of San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s sitdown/kneeldown during the playing of the national anthem in protest of police violence against people of color - but approve of his right to protest by a 4-1 margin., according to a national poll conducted this week by the Seton Hall Sports Poll.    00:20:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNFL,National Anthem,Colin Kaepernick,Police,RaceColin Kaepernick National Anthem Controveryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/04/28/april-2016--concussions-womens-vs-mens-soccer-nba-draft-ageProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/04/28/april-2016--concussions-womens-vs-mens-soccer-nba-draft-age/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/04/28/april-2016--concussions-womens-vs-mens-soccer-nba-draft-ageThu, 28 Apr 2016 18:00:00 GMTApril 2016 - Concussions, Women's vs. Men's Soccer, NBA Draft AgeBy more than a 2 to 1 margin, the nation believes the National Football League has not been honest in recent years on the subject of head injuries, according to a Seton Hall Sports Poll. While 26% believe the league has been honest, 58% feels it has not been. 51% feel the NFL is not doing enough to protect its players from concussions and head injuries (vs. 35% who feel they do),  While a national dialogue on the matter of equal pay for women plays out on the Presidential campaign trail, on the matter of members of the US Women’s Soccer team (World Cup champions), receiving comparable pay to members of the Men’s team, 73% indicated they should receive the same pay, with an additional 11% saying they should receive more. With the NBA Commissioner saying he would like to raise the minimum age to draft players from 19 to 20, this effectively meant college players would have to complete two years, not one.  55% of respondents agreed with the two years of college plan, with only 13% supporting one year. The Seton Hall Sports Poll has been conducted regularly since 2006. Media: Marty Appel Public Relations  00:24:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoNFL,NBA,Soccer,Seton HallApril 2016 - Concussions, Women's vs. Men's Soccer, NBA Draft Agehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/03/27/march-2016--sports-betting-presidential-candidates-march-madnessProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/03/27/march-2016--sports-betting-presidential-candidates-march-madness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/03/27/march-2016--sports-betting-presidential-candidates-march-madnessSun, 27 Mar 2016 23:30:00 GMTMarch 2016 - Sports Betting, Presidential Candidates, March MadnessNearly a quarter of the US population is more likely to buy a product endorsed by an athlete involved in a prominent sporting event, according to the latest Seton Hall Sports Poll, conducted last week.  The poll playfully asked who among the Presidential contenders would have the best chance of leading a basketball team to a Final Four berth, and for this, Donald Trump’s 27% led the field, with Bernie Sanders garnering 17%, Hillary Clinton 16%.  On questions of legalized sports gambling, the public overwhelming felt it should be decided at the state level (68% vs. 21% federally regulated), and 63% felt that betting on sports should be legal (vs. 29% opposed).   The Seton Hall Sports Poll has been conducted regularly since 2006. For more info :  Media: Media: Marty Appel Public Relations (212) 245-1772, AppelPR@gmail.com; Rick Gentile (917) 881-9489. @HallSportsPoll   00:23:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoBetting,Gambling,Donald Trump,Hillary Clinton,March MadnessMarch 2016 - Sports Betting, Presidential Candidates, March Madnesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/02/27/february-2016--peyton-manning-stephen-curry-jennry-mejiaProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/02/27/february-2016--peyton-manning-stephen-curry-jennry-mejia/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/02/27/february-2016--peyton-manning-stephen-curry-jennry-mejiaSat, 27 Feb 2016 03:30:00 GMTFebruary 2016 - Peyton Manning, Stephen Curry, Jennry MejiaDespite recent accusations hurled at Peyton Manning over PED use (by Al Jazeera) and his behavior in college, his approval ratings remain high among the American public and seemingly not influenced by the negative publicity at all.  And while basketball fans have become enamored with Steph Curry, his approval rating still trails established veterans LeBron James and the retiring Kobe Bryant.  New York Mets relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia recently became the first Major Leaguer banned for life after testing positive for a banned substance for the third time.  47% felt the punishment was right, and only 7% considered it too harsh.  32% thought it should have been banishment after one or two failed tests. The Seton Hall Sports Poll has been conducted regularly since 2006, which is sponsored by The Sharkey Institute. 00:24:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoPeyton Manning,NBA,NFL,NBA,Stephen CurryFebruary 2016 - Peyton Manning, Stephen Curry, Jennry Mejiahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/01/29/january-2016--super-bowl-pete-rose-hall-of-fameProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/01/29/january-2016--super-bowl-pete-rose-hall-of-fame/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2016/01/29/january-2016--super-bowl-pete-rose-hall-of-fameFri, 29 Jan 2016 16:00:00 GMTJanuary 2016 - Super Bowl, Pete Rose, Hall of FameThe latest Seton Hall Sports Poll, which polled 771 Americans (by landline and cellphone across the nation), was unveilved on January 28, 2016.  With the Super Bowl coming right as the presidential primary season “kicks off,” Americans said they were following the presidential contests by more than a 2-to-1 margin over football, with 60% choosing the political contests, and 24% the Super Bowl.  53% say the political races will be the most competitive, compared to 37% naming the Super Bowl.  The reasons for watching the Super Bowl are of course, varied.  40% said it was best explained because they were football fans, with 19% saying they were a fan of one of the participating teams, 18% saying it was a “big event,” and 10% interested in the commercials.  Only 2% said it was primarily because they had a bet on the game, although in another question, 13% said they participated in wagering on the game. Peyton Manning, whose name emerged recently as having been sent human growth hormones (the report was on Al Jazeera and was recanted by the source), was the subject of a question on whether that report changed opinions about him.  (During the polling period, the NFL announced it would investigate the charges).  A significant 11% said they thought “less favorably” of him, and 76% said it had no effect. Pete Rose, who will be inducted in the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame this year, was the subject of two questions, the first asking whether that was appropriate - to which 47% said yes, 33% no.  The second asked if he should be eligible to be elected to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, to which 56% said yes, 28% no. The Seton Hall Sports Poll has been conducted regularly since 2006. Media: Media: Marty Appel Public Relations (212) 245-1772, AppelPR@gmail.com; Rick Gentile (917) 881-9489. 00:26:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoSuper Bowl,NFL,Peyton Manning,Pete Rose,Seton HallJanuary 2016 - Super Bowl, Pete Rose, Hall of Famehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/11/20/november-2015--paris-attacks-dfs-under-fire-missouri-protestsProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/11/20/november-2015--paris-attacks-dfs-under-fire-missouri-protests/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/11/20/november-2015--paris-attacks-dfs-under-fire-missouri-protestsFri, 20 Nov 2015 18:30:00 GMTNovember 2015 - Paris attacks, DFS under fire, Missouri protests...73% of Americans say they are either very or somewhat concerned about attending a sporting event in a large venue, following the Paris attacks last week which included terrorist activity outside of Stade de France during a major soccer match.  The Seton Hall Sports Poll was conducted this week (Nov 16-18) among 879 random adults across the country, reached by landline and cellphone.  34% said they were very concerned, 39% said they were somewhat concerned, and 23% said it made no difference.    The Paris attacks took place last Friday. This poll was conducted by telephone November 16-18 among 879 adults in the United States. The Seton Hall Sports Poll is conducted by the Sharkey Institute. Phone numbers were dialed from samples of both standard landline and cell phones. The error due to sampling for results based on the entire sample could be plus or minus 3.3 percentage points. The error for subgroups may be higher. This poll release conforms to the Standards of Disclosure of the National Council on Public Polls.  The Seton Hall Sports Poll has been conducted regularly since 2006. Media: Media: Marty Appel Public Relations (212) 245-1772, AppelPR@gmail.com; Rick Gentile (917) 881-9489.    00:29:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoParis,Soccer,Fantasy,Fantasy football,Daily fantasySeth & Rick discuss Paris attacks, DFS under fire, Missouri protests...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/11/02/wsou-promo-1Professionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/11/02/wsou-promo-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/11/02/wsou-promo-1Mon, 02 Nov 2015 18:23:28 GMTWSOU PromoWSOU PROMO 00:01:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoWSOU PROMOhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/10/30/october-29-2015--daily-fantasy-football-vs-baseballProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/10/30/october-29-2015--daily-fantasy-football-vs-baseball/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/10/30/october-29-2015--daily-fantasy-football-vs-baseballFri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTOctober 29, 2015 - Daily Fantasy & Football vs. BaseballDespite ongoing investigations by the Justice Department and the FBI into whether daily sports fantasy games are a form of gambling, the American public is divided on whether commercials for those sites should be appearing in televised sports events. A Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted this week (Oct. 26-28) among 820 random adults across the country by landline and cellphone, found that 41% felt they should be able to advertise and 39% felt they should not.   (20% said they did not know.)   Also, the World Series, which will go head-to-head against the NFL this Sunday (if a fifth game is necessary), has shown strong growth in such a match-up in the opinion of the American public. 00:29:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoBaseball,Football,Fanduel,Draft Kings,FantasyTopics include: Daily Fantasy & people's perceptions. Also, popularity between Football & Baseball.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/10/29/october-7-2015--the-draft-kings-fanduel-controversyProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/10/29/october-7-2015--the-draft-kings-fanduel-controversy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/10/29/october-7-2015--the-draft-kings-fanduel-controversyThu, 29 Oct 2015 02:09:34 GMTOctober 7, 2015 - The "Draft Kings / Fanduel" ControversyRebroadcast of a Podcast concerning the October 7 Seton Hall Sports Poll. From "Sports with Friends: American sports fans have become accustomed to seeing advertising for fantasy sports games (involving the selection of players), while viewing live sports.  While sports long embraced a “No Betting” concept with fans, the operators of such companies as DraftKings and FanDuel persuaded regulators that their games were games of skill, not gambling.  Rick Gentile, director of the Seton Hall Sports Poll, is the featured guest." 00:48:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoRebroadcast of a Podcast concerning the October 7 Seton Hall Sports Poll.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/10/27/seton-hall-sports-poll-podcast-promoProfessionalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/10/27/seton-hall-sports-poll-podcast-promo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/setonhallsportspoll/2015/10/27/seton-hall-sports-poll-podcast-promoTue, 27 Oct 2015 01:40:14 GMTSeton Hall Sports Poll Podcast PromoEstablished in 2006, the Seton Hall Sports Poll is the nation's only college-based poll addressing issues of the day from the world of sports. Sponsored by The Sharkey Institute and emanating from the college's renowned Still School of Business, the poll has surveyed the nation's populous on matters of interest, such as PED use, gambling, public funding, payments to college athletes, effectiveness of sports officials, popularity of key sports figures, and much more. As colleges like Marist and Quinnipiac survey political questions, Seton Hall provides valuable insights for sponsors, governmental leaders, sports officials and fans.' The poll meets all criteria for polling standards, including wide spread use of cellphone calling, which makes certain to include younger people in the samplings.  The call are randomly dialed across the country and weighted as required to deliver accepted standard results, usually with a 3-4% margin of error. The poll is directed by Rick Gentile, former Vice President of CBS Sports and a member of the Seton Hall faculty.  Rick began his career at the Elias Sports Bureau, his first immersion into the statistics that are sports. 00:03:00Seton Hall Sports PollnoSports,Seton Hall,PollIntroduction to the Seton Hall Sports Poll Podcast