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2022 CFP Semifinal – Fiesta Bowl Data Preview
The 2022 College Football Playoff dance card is set. Here’s some data breakdowns going into the Fiesta Bowl, which will have #2 Michigan facing off against #3 TCU. Total Offensive Yards Passing Yards Rushing Yards Avg. Yards per Rush Attempt Third Down Conversion Efficiency Defense: Total Yards Allowed Defense: Passing Yards Allowed Defense: Rushing Yards…
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2022 CFP Semifinal – Peach Bowl Data Preview
The 2022 College Football Playoff dance card is set. Here’s some data breakdowns going into the Peach Bowl, which will have #1 Georgia facing off against #4 Ohio State. Total Offensive Yards Passing Yards Rushing Yards Avg. Yards per Rush Attempt Third Down Conversion Efficiency Defense: Total Yards Allowed Defense: Passing Yards Allowed Defense: Rushing…
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Bayou Classic – By the Numbers
The Bayou Classic is a staple of several parts of U.S. culture. College Football Significance The first game between Grambling State University and Southern University was held in 1932. The formal series, which was officially coined as the Bayou Classic in 1974, is one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in the Southwestern Athletic…
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New Orleans Pelican 2023 Season: Data Review – Game 7 vs Lakers
Big Picture The pelicans lost another close game. This time, the 120-117 loss came at the hands of the Lakers out in Los Angeles. The data paints the picture of a back and forth between the two teams’ that was ultimately decided in overtime minutes. Let’s dig deeper into the data for a bit more…
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New Orleans Pelican 2023 Season: Data Review – Game 6 vs Clippers
Big Picture A slightly more healthy Pelicans went into Los Angeles and scored a definitive win against the Clippers on Sunday afternoon. New Orleans had the edge in all of the major data categories (except blocks and fouls) coming out of their 112-91 victory. Let’s dig into the data for a bit more of the…
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New Orleans Pelican 2023 Season: Data Review – Game 5 vs Suns
Big Picture The Pelicans took a skeleton crew to Phoenix on Friday night to face off against the Suns. The squad put up a solid effort and made it a closer game than it had to be but ended up losing 124-111. Let’s dig into the data for a bit more of the story. Scoring…
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2022 College Football Data Preview: Boombox Classic – Jackson St. vs Southern
Big Picture Growing up in southeast Louisiana, SWAC football has and probably will always have a special place in my heart. As both a big college football and marching band fan, the conference provides the best of both worlds. One of the best games that you can count on for arguably the best football-band matchups…
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New Orleans Pelican 2023 Season: Data Review – Game 4 vs Mavericks
Big Picture The Pelicans followed up their first loss of the 2023 season with a close, bounce back win against the Dallas Mavericks. The team was missing a lot of its star talent on the court but utilized its depth to put up a solid performance against a good Mav’s team. Let’s dig into the…
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New Orleans Pelican 2023 Season: Data Review – Game 3 vs Jazz
Big Picture The Pelicans chalked up their first loss of the team’s 2023 campaign in game 3 against the Utah Jazz. It was a close game throughout, with things getting settled in OT 1 for a final score of 122-121. The Jazz’s strong showing in the first half playing a big role in their ultimate…
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New Orleans Pelican 2023 Season: Data Review – Game 2 vs Hornets
Big Picture The Pelicans followed up a big game 1 victory against the Nets with a 124-112 win against the Hornets. By the data, Pelicans won the game in Charlotte in a still dominant but slimmer margin. The final point margin in the game 1 was +23 for the Hornets, compared with +12 in game…