Readers are eager to see Mercedes-Benz Stadium in person.
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New or heavily renovated sports facilities that opened/is opening this year of in 2018 that you are most eager to see in person:
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC) | 56% |
| Little Caesars Arena (Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons) | 19% |
| Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame football) | 11% |
| SunTrust Park (Atlanta Braves) | 8% |
| Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center (Milwaukee Bucks) | 4% |
| Philips Arena (Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Dream) | 2% |
| Colorado State Stadium (Colorado State football) | 1% |
Responses 688
Within five years, the Atlanta Falcons' value model ($2 hot dogs and sodas, for example) will be _________ in the sports facility industry:
| Widely copied | 38% |
| Still the exception | 62% |
Responses 691
The most vital sports facility renovation/new amenity teams should consider:
| More affordable ticket options | 26% |
| Better Wi-Fi | 24% |
| More affordable food options | 13% |
| Better public transportation options | 10% |
| More social/standing areas | 9% |
| More ticket options (such as Ballpark Pass) | 7% |
| Behind the scenes/VIP access | 5% |
| More plazas and other outside gathering areas | 4% |
| More food options | 1% |
| Bigger video boards | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Responses 694
Biggest threat to youth sports:
| One-sport specialization/related expectations | 31% |
| Injury concerns | 23% |
| Cost of participation | 21% |
| Time commitment | 13% |
| Poor parental behavior | 9% |
| Not sure | 3% |
Responses: 690
The FBI's investigation into college basketball will...
| Result in dramatic changes to the game and NCAA | 37% |
| Affect a number of coaches and ADs but not the system | 63% |
Responses: 697
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Your level of interest in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games compared to the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi:
| Much less interested | 16% |
| Somewhat less interested | 36% |
| As interested | 42% |
| Somewhat more interested | 5% |
| Much more interested | 1% |
Responses: 687
If you were a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, how would you decide in the New Jersey gambling case scheduled for next spring?
| Uphold the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and ban most states from legal sports betting | 19% |
| Overturn PASPA and allow states to determine legal sports betting | 64% |
| Offer a narrow ruling that prompts congressional action | 17% |
Responses: 654
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How golf's TV ratings will affected by moving the PGA Championship to May and the Players Championship to March:
| Major decrease | 1% |
| Slight decrease | 10% |
| No effect at all | 59% |
| Slight increase | 29% |
| Major increase | 2% |
Responses: 659
Number of youth sports played by your children:
| 1 | 16% |
| 2 | 44% |
| 3 | 30% |
| 4 or more | 9% |
Responses: 270
Does your child play on a "travel" youth sports team?
| Yes | 19% |
| No | 19% |
| N/A | 63% |
Responses: 680
Would you be/are you comfortable with your child playing tackle football?
| Yes | 31% |
| No | 69% |
Responses: 672
As Chris Spielman contends in his lawsuit against Ohio State, should schools pay former athletes for the use of the name and likeness?
| Yes | 30% |
| Yes, and current athletes too | 43% |
| No | 27% |
Responses: 680
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Most troubling trend in college football:
| Student-athlete compensation, or lack thereof | 30% |
| Revenue disparities between schools and conferences | 28% |
| Injuries/concussions | 18% |
| Commercialization | 11% |
| Slumping attendance | 7% |
| Scheduling | 4% |
| Other | 2% |
Responses: 691
Statement that most closely resembles your take on esports:
| Incredible growth potential | 37% |
| Cautious about growth potential | 55% |
| It has peaked | 8% |
Responses: 688
Statement that most closely resembles your knowledge of esports
| I follow it | 38% |
| I don't understand it | 30% |
| I ignore it | 32% |
Responses: 693
