Using Kevin Pelton's 2019-20 NBA regular season expected win projections, I analyzed a theoretical 2020 playoff first round. This exercise proved worthwhile, as it prompted me to ask questions relevant to the whole season for each team, as well as to begin to think about how these teams may look in the playoffs.
Author: Cooper Hird
Notre Dame vs. Georgia 2019 CFB Recap
Here are some notes I had while watching the Notre Dame @ UGA game from last night: Georgia's crowd is pretty overwhelming. Such a stark contrast from the 2017 matchup in South Bend where it felt like a true neutral site game with all the red in the crowd. Photo of the 2017 matchup of … Continue reading Notre Dame vs. Georgia 2019 CFB Recap
Indiana Pacers Season Preview
Preview of the upcoming '19-'20 season for the Pacers. I frame the series as a brief Q&A and riff on each answer for a while. Topics include Oladipo's recovery, the Brogdon S&T, the variability of T.J. Warren, and the stakes of the season for these Pacers.
An Ode to the 2017 Clemson Tigers
After the Clemson game vs. Syracuse, I wanted to write about the series between the teams the past few years. However, I ended up delving deep into the 2017 team defeated by Syracuse, and detailing what was so special about that team and those players.