I have compiled some interesting articles for you to read when you find some time. Take a look and let me know what you think.
The first takes an interesting look at the concussion issue and how it manifested itself in the first round of the playoffs. Gregg Easterbrook is a well known author – but his work in the 7th and 8th paragraphs of this piece are really well done. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/tmq140107/the-nfl-playoffs-cold-get-used-it
An interesting look at how writers who keep their ballots secretive after the results of Hall of Fame voting is released adversely affect those players who find their way in. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22531
A quick and fascinating look at how teams in major European soccer are have changed their approach to transfers and the data that they consider in evaluating players. http://worldsport.blogs.cnn.com/2013/11/06/big-data-and-footballs-search-for-the-holy-grail/
A simple yet important look at the fledgling world of advanced hockey statistics. http://www.xnsports.com/explanation-advanced-hockey-stats-fantasy-applications/
The conversation around a change in the fixture schedule that players in the major European soccer leagues, particularly the Barclays Premier League, in World Cup years. http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/tacticsandanalysis/id/2445?cc=5901
A young man’s thought process behind the difficult decision to play Canadian Junior hockey or major college hockey, a decision that does not exist to the same extent in other major sports in the U.S. http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2012/05/11/my-experience-with-the-choice-between-major-junior-and-college-hockey/
A thought-provoking look at what the MLB trade deadline might look like if players were swapped in a soccer-like transfer method. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1719118-imagining-an-mlb-trade-deadline-with-soccer-like-transfer-fees
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