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Issue One Hundred And Fifty Seven.
The Tigers' playoff run is driven by improved defense, and creative college football teams like Syracuse use unique formations. MLB award races intensify, and Joey Votto ranks among the top OBP players. Fantasy football highlights players like Jared Goff as breakout stars and warns about Chris Olave.
This Week's Lineup
The Roaring Tigers
The Detroit Tigers have surged into Wild Card contention, largely due to improved defensive metrics, including strategic infield positioning and standout performances from players like Jake Rogers and Riley Greene.
2024 League Winners and Losers
Insights on fantasy football players primed to exceed expectations in 2024, like Jared Goff and Rachaad White, and warns about potential disappointments, such as Chris Olave, while providing projections for Week 2 performances.
2024 MLB Awards Race Primer
As the 2024 MLB regular season nears its end, divisional, wild-card, and award races remain intense, with favorites like Tarik Skubal for AL Cy Young, Aaron Judge for AL MVP, Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, and close Rookie of the Year battles led by Jackson Merrill and Paul Skenes in the NL.
Formation Variance in CFB
Highlights creative offensive strategies from 2023 college football teams, focusing on unique formations, personnel adaptations, and motion usage, with examples like the military academies' varied formations and Syracuse’s inventive responses to injuries.
Joey Votto and the 100 Best OBP Seasons
Using a Bayesian method to compare Joey Votto’s on-base percentage (OBP) with MLB players across eras. While not in the top 10 single seasons, Votto ranks among 10 players with at least 3 seasons in the top 100, showing his strong OBP skills.
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