Projects
Each of the articles below is my attempt at understanding a novel or interesting (at least to me) problem in sports. I won't claim they are unbiased — Trae Young's name comes up at highly disproportionate rates — but they are all fact-based and data-driven. These projects use 100% publicly-available data and thus may not be the most recent or best possible data for my analyses. Nonetheless, I try my hardest to never let data be more than an obstacle, and many of these projects were ultimately helped more than hindered by data restrictions. Enjoy!
Snap Decisions: The NFL's Love Affair with the Shotgun Formation at the Goal Line
Has the shotgun formation's dominance gone too far? Why do NFL teams line up in shotgun at the goal line?
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Pitch Decks: Finding Gaps in the MLS Sponsorship Landscape
Why do some sports sponsorships feel natural and others look weird?
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Breaking the Ice: Investigating How Timeouts Shape Game-Winning Kicks in the NFL
Does icing the kicker actually work?
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Shoe Dunnit: The Case of the Signature Shoe
The 26 signature NBA athletes are not the 26 best players. Why? How do brands approach the signature shoe market differently?
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The NBA's Shooting Evolution: the Rise of the Three
Why do NBA teams value the deep ball? How have players changed their shot diets since the early 2000s?
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College Football's Network & its Implications on Realignment
How does schedule realignment affect College Football Playoff outcomes?
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SHAP Predictions for Fouls in the NBA
What factors lead to higher foul rates throughout an NBA game?
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Building a Team (1/3): the NBA's Skill Valuation puzzle
How much do teams pay for certain skills and how has that changed over time?
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Building a Team (2/3): NBA Skill Valuation by Organization
How do different teams approach team building and split their limited cap space?
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Building a Team (3/3): NBA Skill Valuation by Position
How does skill valuation differ across positions?
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