Sports Data vs. Game Context Is the Wrong Argument Sports data and game context are often presented as opposing approaches. One side trusts the numbers. The other trusts observation, experience and the details of the game. I believe strong sports analysis requires both. Data identifies patterns that the eye can miss. Context explains why those […]
You are browsing archives for
Tag: George Pappas Jr
How to Analyze a Hockey Game Beyond the Goalie
How to Analyze a Hockey Game as a Complete Matchup The starting goaltender is important, but learning how to analyze a hockey game requires looking well beyond the crease. A goaltender operates inside a team structure. The skaters in front of him influence shot volume, shot location, rebound opportunities, screens, rush chances and penalty exposure. […]
How NFL Coaching Styles Shape Game Strategy
Why NFL Coaching Styles Belong in Every Game Analysis NFL coaching styles shape far more than play selection. They influence tempo, personnel, fourth-down decisions, defensive pressure, clock management and the way a team responds when the original plan fails. That is why I never treat coaching as a small note at the end of an […]
How to Analyze an MLB Matchup: A Complete Framework
How to Analyze an MLB Matchup Without Relying on One Statistic Learning how to analyze an MLB matchup begins with one important idea: a baseball game is not simply one starting pitcher against another. The starters matter, but so do the lineups they face, the pitches they throw, the relievers available behind them, the defense, […]