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Celebrating Mike Leach, Introducing the UP Book Club, Q&A

Celebrating Mike Leach, Introducing the UP Book Club, Q&A

FromUnexpected Points


Celebrating Mike Leach, Introducing the UP Book Club, Q&A

FromUnexpected Points

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Dec 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For this week’s solo wrap-up pod, I discuss the significance of Mike Leach, and how his thoughtful and intentional way of understanding the game was analytics without numbers.Plus, I introduce the first selection in what will hopefully be an ongoing thing: The Unexpected Points Book Club. We’re going to start with The Perfect Pass by S.C. Gwynne. It’s a fantastic story of the Air Raid’s founding and ascendance, with Hal Mumme and Mike Leach prominently featured. Lots of lessons from this book to apply to any endeavor, especially when looking to challenge the establishment order.I lastly have some Q&A from the livestream and detail this weeks research on Joe Burrow’s declining sack rate and Adjusted Quarterback Efficiency (AQE).Leave comments about “The Perfect Pass” here if you’ve already read the book, or are now motivated to start, and I’ll discuss them in the next episode. I’m planning on reviewing the first half of the book (Chapters 1-10) in next Friday’s pod.Take care.Thanks for reading Unexpected Points! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com
Released:
Dec 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Unexpected Points takes a look at the NFL through a uniquely analytical lens and challenges our assumptions about the game. Each week, PFF data scientist Kevin Cole discusses the topical and macro issues affecting football.