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Showing 1 to 20 of 94 for “"NFL"”.
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The Small-Town NFL Player
… of this study was to find what percentage of NFL players play and are from a small-town. By asking four questions: (a) How many NFL players are from a small-town (population of 50,000 or less), (b) Do small-town players play specific positions, (c) Do certain teams sign more small-town players …
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DRAFTING INTO MANHOOD: BLACK NFL DRAFT PROSPECTS' CONCEPTIONS OF MANHOOD AND IDEAS OF PLAYING IN THE NFL
… by Black National Football League (NFL) prospects and explores how their characterizations of manhood are associated with their desire to become NFL players. This mixed-method study uses data collected by interviewing and surveying fifteen Black NFL draft prospects who were or would …
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Measuring Grit in NFL Cornerbacks using Statistical Analysis
… data from the 2018 National Football League (NFL) season, I compiled a Grit Score that measured cornerback responses to an adverse result to a play. I calculated this Grit Score using the results of whether a cornerback allowed their opposing receiver to catch the ball to measure change in …
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NFL Films and the re-production of Pro Football
The choreographed work of NFL Films in their first documentary, They Call It Pro Football (1966), offers a fitting case study in which to examine the construction and promotion of pro football in the 1960s. Using techniques of textual analysis and social/cultural historiography, I investigate the …
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Leveraging machine learning to predict playcalling tendencies in the NFL
… thesis, we apply four machine learning models to NFL play-by-play data from 2009-2018 to predict whether a team will run or pass the ball on a given play. We tested our models using league-wide and team-specific data in five different situations on the field. Our best league-wide models achieved a …
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Psychometric Analyses of a Comprehensive Neuropsychological Battery for Retired NFL Players
… study examined psychometric properties of the NFL Concussion Battery used to examine neuropsychological functioning in retired NFL players who were part of the NFL’s concussion settlement. This battery assesses multiple areas of cognitive functioning; executive functioning, language, processing …
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Head-Impact-Related Outcomes by Position in Retired NFL Football Players
… traumatic brain injury experienced by retired NFL players impacts their neuropsychological functioning, as well as whether player position was a significant factor in the impairment experienced. Participants (N=142) were selected from an archival database gathered through the NFL Concussion …
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Optimizing the Allocation of Capital Among Offensive Positions in the NFL
Building a successful National Football League (NFL) team is a challenging task, requiring front offices to balance player selection and compensation while operating under a salary cap constraint. The salary cap represents the maximum amount a team can spend on player salaries in a given season. …
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Using a newsvendor model for demand planning of NFL replica jerseys
… addresses the inventory planning process for NFL Replica jerseys. The analysis is conducted from the perspective of the manufacturer's North American distribution center, and how flexibility can be employed to meet customer demands. NFL replica jerseys can be stocked either completed with …
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Predictors of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in NFL Players: A Meta Analysis Review
<p>Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that emerges as a result of repetitive mild traumatic brain injury and has been studied within athletes of all sports. Repetitive blows to the brain are associated with many pathological changes and an emergence of …
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Black Quarterback, White Masks: A Critical Analysis of the NFL Anthem Protests
<p>The NFL anthem protests were and are an important cultural moment and social movement. The widespread emulation of the protest, and the adoption of the kneel as a symbol of unity, reverence, and silent objection demonstrates the protests’ continued relevance. This dissertation critically …
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Automated Force-Velocity Profiling of NFL Athletes via High-Frequency Tracking Data
… available high-frequency tracking data of NFL players. We demonstrate that our derived force-velocity envelopes match observed position and player performance, and provide a proof of concept framework that would allow teams to leverage automated force-velocity profiling in their internal …
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The Utility of Collegiate and Combine Statistics For Identifying Potential in NFL Quarterbacks
… franchise. In the National Football League (NFL), the annual draft is a process in which franchises select athletes that will presumably improve their teams chances of winning. Considerable resources are used to determine suitable candidates and to test those athletes in a controlled …
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An Evaluation of the Physical Demands of American Football Training in the NFL
… elite level, in the National Football League (NFL). Therefore, the primary aim of this thesis was to evaluate the physical demands of training in the NFL. This aim was achieved by establishing a systematic approach to training evaluation using three main phases of study: (1) Evaluation of …
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HELMETS OFF: AN EXPLORATORY INVESTIGATION INTO THE PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITY OF BLACK NFL PLAYERS
… experiences of current and former Black NFL Players (BNPs) to inform various stakeholders who seek to support their activities. To date, the generosity of this group has rarely been the subject of investigation among mainstream philanthropy scholarship.</p> <p>Coates (2015, p. 13) stated, …
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The full moon effect and the efficiency of point-spread betting in the NFL
This study examines the efficiency of point-spread betting lines of the National Football League, relative to the observed outcome of the games, using data on all regular season games between 1978 and 2007. In addition to replicating and extending the existing literature on the home-underdog bias …
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An Examination of the Relationship between Validity and Memory Measures in Retired NFL Players
… standardized battery administered to retired NFL players, with the purpose of exploring how predictive PVTs are for memory performance in this population. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were used to evaluate the relationship between four PVTs (TOMM, MSVT, RDS, and Word Choice) and …
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Share, like, tweet and cheer: an examination of social media usage and the NFL
… following than the National Football League (NFL). The introduction and implementation of social media is granting fans unprecedented access to leagues, teams, and players. and providing sport marketers, athletes, and media members with the ability to communicate more effectively with fans. …
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Cognitive Performance In A Retired NFL Population: Does Position Played And Racial Identity Impact Cognition?
… and psychiatric challenges that many retired NFL players experience later in life (Alosco et al., 2017; Hart et al., 2013). While studies have been conducted on the predictors of long-term neuropsychiatric and psychosocial outcomes following a traumatic brain injury, there are few studies that …
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