Super Bowl Analytics: Cynthia Frelund Breaks Down Patriots Vs. Falcons

Share this: HOUSTON — Football is a game of X’s and O’s, but for NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund, it’s much more. Frelund visited the NESN.com Radio Row set Friday to examine the Super Bowl LI matchup between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons. She examines why pace of play might be the key to determining a champion, and shares what other stats will be key indicators, too. Watch the video above to see her full discussion with Andre Khatchaturian, and catch Frelund on NFL Network throughout Super Bowl week. More Stories Source link

David Ortiz Shares Questionable Retirement Ideas In ‘SportsCenter’ Commercial

David Ortiz might be in for a rough 2017. The Boston Red Sox slugger stars in a new “SportsCenter” commercial on ESPN in which he brainstorms some ideas for post-retirement business ventures with teammates David Price and Eduardo Rodriguez. And with suggestions like “Papi’s Fritas” and “Big Puppy,” Ortiz’s starting pitcher buddies can’t help but wonder if retirement might make him go a little crazy. Ortiz has made just a little bit of money throughout his 19-season career — Spotrac estimates his total cash earnings at around $ 160 million — so we’re sure he’ll be just fine even if “Papisicles” don’t work out for him. ...