

SumerSports Show
SumerSports
Lindsay Rhodes, formerly on NFL Network, and Sam Bruchhaus, Data Scientist/former Tulane Linebacker, have weekly discussions around the biggest stories in the NFL and College. They are joined by some of the biggest names in the sport and other SumerSports colleagues including former NFL general managers, coaches, scouts and players. Tune in each week!
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Mar 4, 2024 • 47min
#NFLDraft2024 Wide Receiver Class. #NFLCombine Review.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the 2024 #NFLDraft wide receiver class, which had a great week at the combine.1:19 #NFLCombine recap3:10 Mike Evans re-signs with the #Buccaneers, the state of the FA WR class10:19 Combine WR performances, starting with Xavier Worthy23:37 Nabers and Harrison don't work out, but Odunze does and does well35:22 Do we still need the combine?

Feb 28, 2024 • 31min
The Class Play - What To Look For at the 2024 Combine
Sam Bruchhaus is joined by fellow data scientists Benjamin Brown and Tej Seth to preview the 2024 NFL Combine.0:02:40 - Brock Bowers Discussion0:12:50 - Potential Combine Risers0:20:55 - Interior DL Class0:25:01 - Historical RB Prospects

Feb 27, 2024 • 47min
Stats & Scheme - Combine Metric Predictiveness
In the first offseason episode of Stats & Scheme, Tej Seth and Shawn Syed look at what combine events are predictive of production in the NFL and which combine events can influence draft position.0:01:51 - Combine Overview + Tracking Data Usage0:15:50 - Quarterback0:27:05 - Running Back0:31:01 - Wide Receiver0:33:00 - Tight End0:38:59 - Offensive Tackle0:40:39 - Interior OL

Feb 26, 2024 • 37min
How Does a GM Do the #NFL Combine?
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the upcoming NFL scouting combine, including why some teams and players are sitting it out. Thomas talks about what he looks for in players at the event, and why he doesn't think it can go away completely. Eric and Thomas finish the show with their favorite stories from the event over the years.0:39 Sumer is heading to the combine5:25 Some teams aren't going to the combine anymore12:20 How important is watching players at the combine versus simply inspecting the data17:00 Text analytics and how it can help extract value out of traditional football evaluations23:04 Elite players are skipping out32:20 Favorite combine story

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 3min
2024 #NFLDraft Quarterback Class
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the 2024 #NFLDraft quarterback class ahead of the scouting combine.2:15 Show changes3:50 Eric and Thomas talk QBs11:00 Jayden Daniels and sack avoidance23:16 Caleb Williams and production versus traits36:30 J.J. McCarthy and supporting casts53:48 Kirk Cousins and free agency

Feb 13, 2024 • 52min
Stats & Scheme - 49ers-Chiefs Review
Shawn Syed and Tej Seth break down the big game between the 49ers and Chiefs from a film & numbers perspective:0:01:21 - 49ers Offense vs. Chiefs Defense0:19:15 - Chiefs Offense vs. 49ers Defense0:32:30 - How Luck Played a Role0:36:50 - Playoff Overtime Discussion

Feb 12, 2024 • 34min
#SBLVIII Recap. Offseason Preview.
Eric Eager and Thomas Dimitroff discuss the #Chiefs victory over the #49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. The guys talk about where the two teams go from here and discuss what's next for the podcast.0:34 Recap of the #Chiefs #SBLVIII win6:29 What's next for the #Chiefs?15:55 What's next for the #49ers?29:04 What's next for the SumerSports Show

Feb 7, 2024 • 53min
49ers-Chiefs From All Angles
Sam Bruchhaus, Ben Brown and Tej Seth break down 49ers-Chiefs from all angles, share some prop bets and reflect on the season:0:02:44 - 49ers Offense vs. Chiefs Defense0:17:43 - Chiefs Offense vs. 49ers Defense0:33:17 - Prop Bets0:43:38 - Best and Worst Takes of the Season DISCLAIMER: Nothing given out is gambling advice

Feb 6, 2024 • 45min
Stats & Scheme: Biggest Questions for 49ers-Chiefs
Tej Seth and Shawn Syed bring their biggest questions for the upcoming 49ers-Chiefs game. Get your Big Game Breakdown here: https://sumersports.com/big-game-breakdown/0:01:39 - 49ers Offense vs. Chiefs Defense0:17:55 - Chiefs Offense vs. 49ers Defense0:26:27 - General Questions

Feb 5, 2024 • 54min
How Did the Chiefs and 49ers Get Here?
Ben Brown, Sam Bruchhaus, and Tej Seth discuss how the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have built their rosters to return to the Super Bowl.


