We revisit a recent study by Lindo, Swensen, and Waddell (2012), who found a negative relationship between the success of the University of Oregon football team and the academic performance of students as measured by grades. Using data from Clemson University, we also find that the football...

Students may suffer from learning loss between the spring and fall semesters, an experience often called ‘summer learning loss' or ‘knowledge decay.' Although many studies examine knowledge decay in K-12, only a few examine college students. This study expands the literature by examining...