Author of Sports Analytics: A Guide for Managers, Coaches, and Other Decision Makers (https://xitter.cf/t.co/03ftJK8CTA). he/him
Austin, TX
Joined September 2009
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Ben Alamar retweeted
Excited to unveil something today. Clock management has long been more of an art than science. Maybe not any longer. Maybe I can do for clock management what I did with 4th downs nearly 20 years ago...
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"Jon Rosenthal is the right choice for Texas Railroad Commissioner. Jon has the experience, proven leadership, and focus on what matters most to our state - smart regulation and policy in partnership with Texans and industry leaders. The Texas Railroad Commission is not a place for culture wars and bigotry - it’s the foundation of the Texas economy, and we cannot afford to hand it to the wrong leader. Vote for Jon Rosenthal." - @MayorMattie, Mayor of Fort Worth
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With all the talk about Kyle Shanahan's 51% comment, I want to take some time to walk through why a lot of the discussion yesterday was off the mark. I'm going to focus on just one of the points made--uncertainty. Thread:
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Angel Reese's game log shows dramatic improvement beginning mid-August.
If you include playoffs, Reese has posted +75 total net points since August 17, second only to A'ja Wilson.
Much to GSV's chagrin.
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Ben Alamar retweeted
New stat(s), a request from @Foxworth24: run-pass reaction for linebackers!
Here is how quickly linebackers start to move downhill on run plays and how much vertical ground they cover in the first 1.0 seconds.
(Data: NFL Next Gen Stats)
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Pleased to announce the 2027 Connecticut Sports Analytics Symposium (CSAS) Data Challenge! 🎉 This year the focus is on pressing using data provided by @SkillCorner from the National Women's Soccer League @NWSL and Women’s Super League (FAWSL). statds.org/events/csas2027/c… (1/n)
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Continue to make tweaks and improvements as I get closer to putting these new CB metrics into production.
But I know what the people want: leaderboards!
Here it is, this time sorted by Phase 1 (pre-throw) + Phase 2 (throw-to-arrival) combined. Through Week 5.
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I was moved when listening to this - her voice hoarse from day after day and hour after hour of talking to and listening to people on the trail, @GinaHinojosaTX is the real deal. Let's do all we can to get our friends out to vote for her.
This video says it all - what's at stake and who she's fighting for.
Very cool!
The NBA Trade Lab is here
- Bobby Marks wanted it. We all wanted it.
- Latest CBA rules
- You can vote on potential trades for whether they're fair
- You can suggest a trade and have it fill out the details to make it legal
- Be prepared for trade season
espnanalytics.com/nba-trade-…
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REGISTER NOW for the 10th annual #CMSAC before it's too late! stat.cmu.edu/cmsac/conferenc… #sportsanalytics
Time is running out to register for the tenth annual Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference! Have you secured your spot yet?
Registration closes Friday, October 16th at 11:59 pm EST. Visit our website to register today and beat the buzzer! cmsaconference.com/
Ben Alamar retweeted
Putting some of the NBA Basketball Power Index projections - wins, playoffs, longest W/L streaks - and trying to add some context.
Regular season is almost here.
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Friends, cool news in here!
We'll have MNF Playbook TOMORROW NIGHT ON NFL NETWORK
@FieldYates on play-by-play, @ChaseDaniel and @LRiddickESPN breaking down Xs and Os and me on analytics and game management!
Plus, a camera angle that shows 22 players on the field!
ESPN's first @SuperBowl presentation keeps growing!
🆕 SBLXI Field Pass w/The @PatMcAfeeShow
🆕 SBLXI Playbook w/@NextGenStats
Both join ManningCast as SBLXI & select MNF alt-casts
All complement traditional telecast & @ESPNDeportes
More: bit.ly/4yef0NS
Ben Alamar retweeted
Here’s a new NBA Player Guessing Mini-Game built around ESPN Analytics Net Points Metric
Meant to be a fun way to familiarize yourself with the impact profile and timeline of players throughout the league
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Ben Alamar retweeted
@AndyBeshearKY INVEST IN TEXAS NOW.
Gina Hinojosa has the chance for major upset, but that’s not possible without major investment in her race.
It’s time to send resources to the Texas Governor Race.
TEXAS POLL By NPR/Marist (A)
SENATE
🟦 James Talarico: 50%
🟥 Ken Paxton: 44%
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GOVERNOR
🟦 Gina Hinojosa: 49%
🟥 Greg Abbott (i): 46%
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R39/D23/I26 | 9/17-20 | RV
maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-con…
Ben Alamar retweeted
🚨🚨ESPN RECEIVER SCORES OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2026 🚨🚨
espnanalytics.com/receivers
Ben Alamar retweeted
NEW: Cook Political Report just shifted their TX-Gov rating in our favor.
Texans are ready for a governor who will restore the American Dream by saving Texas schools and putting money in your pocket.
Everyone watches women's sports
Ben Alamar retweeted
Happy to see that analytics have been a small part of helping women get ahead in the basketball world.
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Texans did their part and registered to vote. The state failed to do its part and send the applications. Fix it. Protect every eligible voter. No excuses.
And whether you just registered or have been registered for years, take a minute and check your status at VoteTexas.gov. The deadline to register is October 5th.
New: Unknown number of Texas voter registration applications were unprocessed due to DPS error. Via @VotebeatUS bit.ly/4ycLJ79
