SumerSports Show
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Lindsay Rhodes, formerly on NFL Network, and Sam Bruchhaus, Data Scientist/former Tulane Linebacker, have weekly discussions around the biggest stories in the NFL and College. They are joined by some of the biggest names in the sport and other SumerSports colleagues including former NFL general managers, coaches, scouts and players. Tune in each week!
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Oct 25, 2023 • 49min
A Discussion of the Scouting Calendar
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the time period of the #NFL season vis a vis scouting talent for the 2024 draft. What are scouts and executives doing right now? What data is becoming available?
Oct 24, 2023 • 49min
Stats & Scheme - Episode 8
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed take a look at some of the big winners from an exciting NFL Week 7 from both an advanced data and film perspective.0:30 - Vikings5:29 - Ravens Offense13:05 - Ravens Defense19:13 - Chiefs Defense22:50 - Chiefs Offense27:01 - Eagles Defense34:39 - Eagles Offense
Oct 23, 2023 • 54min
Week 7 Review
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff review #NFL week 7, along with the breaking news that the #Eagles traded for #Titans safety Kevin Byard.1:29 Thomas reacts to #NFL week 72:10 #DETvsBAL review7:44 #GBvsDEN review18:04 #ATLvsTB review31:26 the guys react to the #Eagles trading for #Titans safety Kevin Byard44:20 #MIAvsPHI review
Oct 20, 2023 • 42min
Week 7 Preview
Eric Eager previews the #NFL week, with a look into the slate's most exciting games.2:29 #BUFvsNE preview7:22 #CLEvsIND preview10:14 #LVvsCHI preview12:17 #WASvsNYG preview19:42 #ATLvsTB preview21:14 #DETvsBAL preview25:07 #ARIvsSEA preview28:04 #PITvsLA preview31:24 #GBvsDEN preview32:25 #LACvsKC preview34:54 #MIAvsPHI preview36:38 #SFvsMIN preview
Oct 20, 2023 • 48min
ODD MAN FRONT - Interview with ESPN's Seth Walder
ESPN Analytics Writer Seth Walder joins OMF to talk about his path into analytics, sack props, pass block win rate, what motion tells us about an NFL offense, and more!
Oct 18, 2023 • 44min
A Discussion of #NFL Staff Transitions
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss what happens when a new GM or head coach takes over and has to deal with existing executives or assistants. How does one handle this situation? Completely clean house? Evaluate the situation case by case? What are the risks and rewards of incumbent knowledge?
Oct 17, 2023 • 45min
Stats & Scheme - Episode 7
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at the notable defensive performances from an upset-filled Week 6 from an advanced stats and film perspective.0:00:58 - Browns Defense0:09:57 - Jets Defense0:20:15 - Lions Defense0:24:30 - Texans Defense0:26:45 - Bengals Defense0:29:22 - Seahawks Defense0:34:55 - Jaguars and Chiefs Defenses0:36:10 - Dolphins vs. Eagles Preview
Oct 16, 2023 • 43min
Week 6 Review
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss some of the things that happened in the #NFL in week 6.2:40 discussing the #Patriots7:53 discussion of #SFvsCLE15:17 discussion of #WASvsATL32:03 discusison of #MINvsCHI
Oct 13, 2023 • 36min
Quarterback Evaluations with Steven Ruiz of the Ringer
Eric Eager talks to Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) of the @Ringer about his weekly quarterback ratings.What goes into them?How often do they change?Link to Steven's work: https://nflrankings.theringer.com/qb-rankings
Oct 11, 2023 • 51min
How Do Player Evaluations in the #NFL Evolve?
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the process of player evaluation, both from an analytical and traditional scouting lens. How much do these evaluations change? How much variability do they have amongst teams? What does a team do when they are looking to acquire a player they haven't evaluated in a long time?Check out sumersports.com for all of our content and unique player and team statististics.
