SumerSports Show - Episode 76

Subscribe

Scott Nestler, Director of Research and Development at SumerSports, joins the podcast to discuss his recent research into the science behind decision-making in the NFL.

2:26 intro to Scott Nestler

5:36 a discussion of the book Mathletics

12:14 an introduction of Scott’s articles on decision theory

16:02 decision trees and backward induction

18:42 other applications of the expected value framework outside of football

22:20 a discussion of Scott’s second article: alternate strategies to problem solving

26:30 maximin on the defensive side of the ball

28:50 a preview of Scott’s upcoming article in the series

Scott’s Book: Mathletics

Share

Related Posts

Eager’s Football Friday – Week 3

September 22, 2023

Weekend Preview – Week 3

September 22, 2023

The Thursday Three – Week 2

September 21, 2023

SumerSports Show – Episode 104

September 20, 2023