If You Want to Be a Data Scientist (or a Player) for the NFL, This Is for You…
Harvard Data Science Review Podcast
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Data Elevation in Football Analytics
Football analytics has evolved significantly from basic box score statistics to intricate performance metrics. The introduction of Next Gen Stats, utilizing GPS technology to track player movements in real time, has provided deeper insights into player performance by measuring speed, acceleration, and positioning on the field. This transition from simple play-by-play data to comprehensive player tracking has transformed how analysts and fans understand the game, paving the way for more sophisticated analyses through additional scouting reports and play-level data.
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