Awe: a blog about God, football and anything else.
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Decoding the Divine: How Math Points Back to the Maker
The sport of football has developed a vast array of analytics and metrics that are used by fans, teams and players to measure, analyze, quantify and improve the sport. Analysis revealed that 78% of NFL teams used predictive analytics to inform draft choices, showing widespread adoption in talent selection processes. A 2023 report found 65%…
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Measuring Quarterback Efficiency: QBs Reaching the “Perfect 7” in ANY/A & NY/A
It is a natural part of us to desire to strive towards getting better in a journey towards a ultimate goal of perfection. The 1972 Miami Dolphins are attributed the accolade of having a perfect season by finishing 17-0 and winning the Super Bowl. As we continue on the journey we look for signs or…
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The Wonder of The Mass
Are you in awe when you watch a movie or read a book about a true story of someone that went above and beyond normal human undertakings to do something that made the world a better place. I have been when learning about Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, or Oskar Schindler. I was even impressed with…
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How are the NFL GMs performing in the draft?
The NFL draft is the future of an NFL team. The ability of a General Manager (GM) to build a team through smart drafting is a key element to NFL success. To analyze the NFL GMs performance related to draft picks, I utilized the Pro Football Reference’s Approximate Value (AV) data. This data point has…