Evolution Sports

Evolution Sports

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Evolution Sports episodes

  • Struggles of Being a New York Sports Fan w/ Harrison Stein

    Volume 12 - Dave Sanders (@Dsanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) talk Mets, Jets, Nets and the struggles of being a New York sports fan w/ Harrison Stein.  For the first time in a while, there's light on the other side with Sam Darnold providing hope and the Mets and Nets showing promise.  Download today to hear this casual conversation between friends talking about why they stick w/ their teams throughout the struggles because the highs will be that much higher.

    You can find us on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and Facebook at Facebook.com/EvolutionSportsPodcast. If you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe, leave us a review and share with friends!

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    43 min
  • Listener Topics - Unrivaled doc, MLB & NBA

    Volume 11 - In part 2 of listener topics, Dave Sanders (@Dsanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) discuss the recently released Gordon v. Earnhardt documentary, Unrivaled on FS1, as well as a number of MLB and NBA topics.

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    29 min
  • Listener Topics - NFL Moves & AAF Viability

     Volume 10 - Dave Sanders (@Dsanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) cover topics submitted by listeners.  Divided into 2 episodes, the first covers the NFL offseason and the AAF's viability long-term.  Thanks for downloading! You can find us on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and Facebook at Facebook.com/EvolutionSportsPodcast. If you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe, leave us a review and share with friends!

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    17 min
  • College Football Season Recap & Look Ahead w/ Steve Finn

    Volume 9 - Dave Sanders (@Dsanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) are joined by their long-time friend Steve Finn to discuss the 2018 College Football Season, National Championship Game and 2019/beyond.

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    36 min
  • NFL Playoffs w/ Steve Finn

    Volume 8 - Dave Sanders (@Dsanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) are joined by their long-time friend Steve Finn to discuss the 2018 NFL season.  The guys touched on all 12 teams that qualified for the post-season, even those already eliminated from the playoffs.  In what we aimed to be evergreen content, the 30 minute conversation focused more on macro concepts: what went right, what went wrong, player legacies and outlooks for 2019; though we did make several predictions as well.

    We really enjoyed recording this pod and hope you enjoy it too!  Interested in hearing more from Steve and the guys?  Check out Part 2 of our conversation that recapped our learnings from the 2018 College Football season and national championship game!

    Thanks for downloading! You can find us on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and Facebook atFacebook.com/EvolutionSportsPodcast. If you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe, leave us a review and share with friends!

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    32 min
  • Analytics Series: Guest Jimmy McCormick on Sixers/Hinkie
    Volume 7 - Dave Sanders (@Dsanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) continue the Analytics Series with Jimmy McCormick (@_JimmyMcCormick) of ESPN to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers movement towards analytics under former General Manager Sam Hinkie. In a round table discussion, the guys discuss the lasting effects of "The Process" on the Sixers fan base, our favorite misconceptions of "The Process", what's Sam Hinkie's legacy is in Philadelphia, did it work and should others follow, what are the next steps with Jimmy Butler in town, when can the Sixers realistically content, and the real reasons why Hinkie isn't still running the Sixers. Looking more broadly at the NBA as a whole, what are the latest trends and what areas might progressive organizations try to exploit over the next few years?
    We really enjoyed this chat with Jimmy and hope to have Jimmy on again to talk Sixers down the road.
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    1 hr 7 min
  • Pulse Check: NFL After 11 Weeks
    Volume 6 - Dave Sanders (@Dsanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) discuss their learnings through 11 weeks of the NFL season, including: 1) Impressive starts for the Rams and Chiefs. 2) Pat Mahomes historic season and chase of Peyton Manning's record of 55 TDs. 3) Continued doubting of the Miami Dolphins. 4) Fitzmagic and Jameis Winston. 5) The New England Patriots are back. 6) We were wrong about Andrew Luck. 7) Impact of Cardinals changing OCs. 8) Ranking and analyzing the 5 rookie QBs. 9) Houston Texans are on a roll. 10) Will LeVeon Bell make back the money he's passed up? 11) MVP and Super Bowl predictions. Thanks for downloading! You can find us on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and Facebook at Facebook.com/EvolutionSportsPodcast. If you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe, leave us a review and share with friends! Thank you.
    44 min
  • Learnings: 2018 MLB Season
    Volume 6 - Dave Sanders (@Dsanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) recap learnings from the 2018 MLB season, including: 1) the use of openers 2) position players pitching in blowouts 3) Have we reached a point where the increasing number of strikeouts is damaging the product? 4) Rising adoption of defensive shifts 5) MLB attendance issues 6) Exciting young stars 7) Health-check of MLB...was 2018 a positive year for the sport? 8) Prediction on where Harper and Machado sign as well as 2019 World Series. Thanks for downloading! You can find us on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and Facebook at Facebook.com/EvolutionSportsPodcast. If you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe, leave us a review and share with friends! Thank you.
    25 min
  • Analytics Series: Guest Matt Winkelman
    Volume 5 - In Part 1 of our Analytics Series, Dave Sanders (@DSanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) chat with Matt Winkelman (@Matt_Winkelman) about how sports organizations have adopted analytics. In most discussions about analytics, you'll find that those with the most extreme points of view (pro and anti) often have the loudest opinions, but we set out to have a more nuanced conversation that bridges the gap between both sides. (1:30-2:32) Why are traditionally kept stats, such as batting average in baseball, more accepted than newer stats, like Wins Above Replacement? (2:33-4:51) Is the pattern matching used in developing "gut feelings" actually similar to what large analytical models are doing? (4:52-5:38) How the interpretation of data is just as important as how it's gathered. (5:39-6:17) Analytics in MLB, specifically how the Phillies have shifted their focus towards analytical thinking in recent years. (6:18-7:23) Difficulty in testing data models. (7:24-7:57) Have analytics influenced the types of players that the Phillies have drafted or targeted in free agency? (7:58-8:48) With one of the worst defenses in the majors in 2018, did a recent change towards heavily utilizing defensive shifts backfire? (8:49-10:09) Does job security play a role in the willingness to adopt a mindset backed by analytics that may be unconventional to most? Is this impacted by the length of time the organization has been gathering data and building models? Thanks again to Matt for joining us! If you'd like to read more of his work, head
    over to philliesminorthoughts.com for great information on the Phillies Minor League System. You can find us on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and Facebook at Facebook.com/EvolutionSportsPodcast. Please subscribe and leave us a review so we can continue to improve! Thank you.
    12 min
  • Pulse Check: NFL Learnings After 3 Weeks - Part 2
    Volume 4 - Dave (@dsanders877) and Andrew (@DrewFerraro88) finish discussing what they've learned through the first 3 weeks of the NFL season. Rookie QBs - Sam Darnold (1:46-5:28), Josh Rosen (5:29-6:22), Baker Mayfield and Browns 2018 expectations (6:23-8:34), Josh Allen (8:35-9:52), Ranking the rookie QBs (9:53-11:30), Should rookie QBs start from Day One? (11:31-13:35), Impact of college reps on QB development and readiness to play in the NFL (13:36-15:35), Twitter educating football fans [shoutouts to Matt Waldman, Dan Orlovsky, Evan Silva, Warren Sharp, Josh Hermsmeyer, Tony Romo, Pat McAfee #ForTheBrand (15:36-24:18), Continuing Andrew Luck conversation from Part 1 (24:19-25:29). If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, rate, review and tell your friends! Follow the show on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and on Facebook at Evolution Sports Podcast.
    27 min

About Evolution Sports

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Welcome to the Evolution Sports Podcast! Each week, we’re going to highlight a different aspect of how sports and technology are evolving and ultimately how it impacts you, the sports fan. You can…