Kevin Cole

Unexpected Points

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Unexpected Points takes a look at the NFL through a uniquely analytical lens and challenges our assumptions about the game. Each week, data scientist Kevin Cole discusses the topical and macro issues affecting football. www.unexpectedpoints.com

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Kevin Cole

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NFL DRAFT PREVIEW, LIVESTREAM Q&A 19.04.2024 1:36:30

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NFL WEEK 9 REVIEW 06.11.2023 1:01:37

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WEEKLY NEWS, TNF REVIEW, WEEK 9 PREVIEW 03.11.2023 56:40

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WEEK 8 REVIEW POD, Q&A 30.10.2023 1:06:05

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TNF REVIEW, ESPN CONTROVERSY, WEEK 8 PREVIEW 27.10.2023 50:59

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NFL WEEK 7 REVIEW POD 23.10.2023 1:08:14

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NFL WEEK 6 REVIEW POD 16.10.2023 1:10:04

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TNF REVIEW, WEEKLY COMMENTARY, WEEK 6 PREVIEW 13.10.2023 53:40

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NFL WEEK 5 REVIEW POD 09.10.2023 1:12:00

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TNF REVIEW, WEEK 5 PREVIEW 06.10.2023 41:35

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NFL WEEK 4 REVIEW POD 02.10.2023 1:12:06

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TNF REVIEW, RUN PLAY-ACTION DEBATE, WEEK 4 PREVIEW 29.09.2023 52:13

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NFL WEEK 3 ADVANCED REVIEWS 25.09.2023 1:20:14

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TNF 49ers-Giants Review, Week 3 Preview, Q&A 22.09.2023 1:13:12

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WEEK 2 NFL REVIEW, Q&A 18.09.2023 1:10:04

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TNF EAGLES-VIKINGS REVIEW, WEEK 2, Q&A 15.09.2023 38:46

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MNF Jets-Bill Review, Replacing Rodgers 12.09.2023 49:46

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Week 1 Review Pod 11.09.2023 49:37

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Solo Pod: Kickoff TNF Review, Q&A 08.09.2023 47:15

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Jourdan Rodrigue: The Playcallers 17.07.2023 1:03:14

The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue joins the pod to talk her excellent 5-part narrative podcast series, The Playcallers. The series has extensive reporting and interviews with Kyle Shanahan , Sean McVay , Matt LaFleur and Mike McDaniel . Plus, additional commentary from coaches who worked with this group, and the players they influenced. You can listen to the series here . You can watch this podcast...

Thinking Basketball's Ben Taylor 27.06.2023 44:14

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com Ben Taylor ( @ElGee35 ) joins the pod to talk: * His method of valuing players * What the stats and eye test are missing * Is height less important in the NBA ? * His GOAT list of the 40 most value players of all time * Why Shaq and Kareem are underrated Check out Ben’s highly successful YouTube Channel, his web...

Working in basketball & football analytics: Seth Partnow, Statsbomb 14.06.2023 35:47

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com Seth Partnow ( @SethPartnow ) joins the pod to talk through his vast experience in multiple sports. Topic covered include: * Why he hates what the term “analytics” has come to mean * His book “The Midrange Theory” * Did Jokic and the Nuggets help dispel notions of great regular season teams not finishing in the...

Hopkins/Cook Released, Kickoff Rule Change, Subscriber Q&A 09.06.2023 40:03

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PGA-LIV Merger, Early Best-Ball Favs, NBA Finals Talk: Davis Mattek 06.06.2023 44:26

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com Davis Mattek ( @DavisMattek ) joins the pod to talk about a variety of topics, including the implications of the PGA-LIV merger, which players he's targeting in early best-ball drafts, and thoughts on the NBA finals and state of the league. WATCH ON YOUTUBE :

"Net Gains" author Ryan O'Hanlon, ESPN 30.05.2023 44:26

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.unexpectedpoints.com Ryan O'Hanlon ( @rwohan ) Writer, ESPN; author, NET GAINS: INSIDE THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’S ANALYTICS REVOLUTION. Buy Net Gains here: Publisher , Amazon View the full episode on YouTube :