Once again the NFL Draft is upon us and I thought it befitting to finally present you with the conclusion of our statistical analysis on the 2012 Rookie Class.  As you might recall the “Measure Success” series is an attempt to identify which NFL franchises have had the most impactful rookie class when rookies’ statistics [...]

Right now there are more than a few quarterbacks in the NFL who are envious of Joe Flacco.  Envious because a middle of the road NFL quarterback turned a Hall of Fame type playoff run and fortuitous timing into a record six year $120.6 million contract from the Ravens to become the highest paid player [...]

After a historic performance last week against Green Bay, the Colin Kaepernick led Niners have the look of an unstoppable juggernaut that are destined to be the NFC’s representative in Super Bowl XLVII.  Standing in San Francisco’s way is an Atlanta squad that few pundits thought were legitimate contenders until their dramatic last minute win [...]

*I had hoped to post the 3rd quarter rankings at least a week ago. However, transitioning back to life in DC and a new home has recently left me short on time. The following is the 2012 third quarter installment of our working statistical analysis that attempts to identify which NFL franchises have had the [...]

NFL Week 15 Featured Game Storylines: This marquee matchup between two of the NFL’s oldest brand names lacks some of the punch that the schedulers might have hoped for.  The Steelers and Cowboys have both battled injuries and inconsistent play this season and find themselves with 7-6 records.  With only three weeks remaining each team [...]

For as long as I can remember, soccer, or as it’s more widely known across the world as football, was a sport that your parents signed you up to play when you were a kid. After youth soccer, that was it. Sure, we all know people who pursued soccer much further into high school and [...]

NFL Week 14 Featured Game Storylines: Would you believe it if I told you that the Texans may have locked up a playoff spot, but the Colts still might have an opportunity to clinch the AFC South title?  Indianapolis plays Houston twice in the remaining four weeks and if they run the table and Houston [...]