StatMan Sports Podcast
In the sports world where heated debates are part of its core, we often forget that the use of statistics and context tell the whole story not just opinion. You can count on host Steve Duffis, the Walking Sports Encyclopedia to bring you the up to date stories in full context. From NBA, NFL, Soccer and College.
Episodes
99 episodes
StatMan - Episode #99: One Year Later, Remembering Kobe Bryant
On the 1 year anniversary of Kobe's death, Steve reflects on how it has been for him and what he has learned in the past year.We all grieve different and he's still feeling the lingering effect of Kobe's death but he took the time to sh...
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Episode 99
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22:28
StatMan - Episode #98 | The Pittsburgh Steelers proved why this podcast exist
This week Steve lets loose on you the audience who doubted his picks and explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers proved exactly why this podcast was started. You don't want to miss it!Also, he previews the Divisional Weekend and all the ma...
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Episode 98
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21:17
StatMan - Episode #97: NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview
NFL Wild Card Weekend PreviewFittingly, an unprecedented 2020 NFL season remained unsettled until the 256th and final regular-season game. Washington's win on Sunday night ...
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Episode 97
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41:24
Episode #96: 2020/2021 NBA Preview: Champions and Pretenders
🚨NBA SEASON IS BACK🚨 2020/2021 NBA Preview: Champions, Pretenders, and Hopefuls!---The arrival of a new NBA season feels like being trapped in a time-warp. While it’s been only two months since the Lakers captured the championsh...
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Episode 96
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35:28
Episode #95: Steelers offense exposed and Jalen Hurts is the Captain in Philadelphia
In this week's episode, Steve goes has a few stories to tell with some AMAZING numbers to share about NFL Week 14. He dives deep into the Steelers offense who were exposed for a second week in a row.Also, Jalen Hurts looked at Carson We...
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Episode 95
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24:07
StatMan - Episode #94: If You Are Healthy, You Play & NFL Week 13 Records Broken
EPISODE 94 OverviewNFL Week 13 Records BrokenIn this week's episode Steve put together the best stats and records from Sunday's slate of NFL games. From Davante Adams, Aaron Rodgers, Travis Kelce,...
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Episode 94
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31:45
StatMan | Episode 93: Should the Warriors trade the #2 pick? NBA Off-season 2020 Review thus far!
After two weeks, Steve is back with some interesting number breakdowns as to why the Bucks traded for Jrue Holiday, how it impacts Giannis supermax contract. Also, David Griffin and Sam Presti should be getting GMs of the century awards, if suc...
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Episode 93
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26:39
Episode #92: Antonio Brown - did the Bucs make the right decision?
In this iteration of the StatMan Sports Podcast we explore the idea or question rather of whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made the right decision of signing Antonio Browns. Do they really need him?We then follow up on Steve's Super Bow...
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Episode 92
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29:15
EP91: Where are we now in the GOAT debate? MJ or LeBron?
NBA GOAT DEBATELeBron James has earned his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP, closing the gap on the ring total of all-time great Michael Jordan. As LeBron's legacy continues to grow, the debate of who is the GREATEST...
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Episode 91
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31:25
EP90: 2020 NBA Finals Preview, Breakdown, and Predicted Winner
In today's episode, we preview and breakdown the 2020 NBA Finals matchup between the 5th seed Miami Heat v.s. the 1st seed Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams had a particularly "easy" path to the NBA Finals nevertheless they were the best two teams...
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Episode 90
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32:25
StatMan - Episode #89: Why are people confused about the NBA MVP debate?
In today's episode we question, answer and even re-vamp the NBA MVP criteria because it looks like we end up having dumb debates about it or we just don't understand what the criteria is anymore. What does MVP even mean? Best player? Be...
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Episode 89
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39:03
StatMan | EP88: NFL Week 1 Tom Brady is washed and the Clippers are finished
We are back after a two weeks with the NFL Kickoff to tell you that Tom Brady is washed (kinda) and also to explain why the Clippers are finished after being forced into a Game 7 by the Nuggets.Things You Will Also Learn:<...
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Episode 88
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34:31
StatMan | Episode 87: Luka Doncic is Top 5 Player in the NBA
The first chapter in the book of Luka Doncic Legend was written on a Sunday afternoon, when Doncic capped off an all-time playoff performance with an overtime buzzer-beating triple to tie the Mavericks’ first-round series with the Los Angeles C...
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Episode 87
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27:08
StatMan | Episode 86: The NBA Is In Good Hands (NBA Playoffs Edition)
NBA Playoffs is in Good Hands (NBA Bubble Edition)After Day 1 of the NBA Playoffs we can say with certainty that the NBA is in good hands. Its future is bright with young stars like Luka Doncic becoming the first player ever in N...
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Episode 86
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25:45
EP85: Final NBA Power Rankings | We Should Be Concerned About the Lakers
After a week hiatus, I am back to give you my NBA Power Rankings Top 10 NBA teams going into the NBA Bubble playoffs. I also share a not no nice experience on Twitter with another fellow tweeter, and I round it off with Damian Lillard taking Sk...
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Episode 85
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34:43
EP84: No Debate: Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 2020 MVP and DPOY
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 2020 MVP and DPOY. In today's episode we will study this in depth and make the clear as to why he will win both awards by a wide margin. We also covered Alyssa Nakken becoming the first female coach in major league ...
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Episode 84
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26:06
EP83: EA Madden NFL Ratings Matter and the numbers prove it | StatMan
In today's episode, we explore the recent Madden NFL ratings, the issues we have with them and why they matter in 2020. We also talk about some interesting occurrenc...
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Episode 83
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32:20
EP82: Will Patrick Mahomes contract change sports forever?
Patrick Mahomes contract, which he signed a 10 year, $477 million dollar extension with incentives that can potentially make him $503 million. This is sports history with lots of numbers involved so we break them down into details, how it plays...
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Episode 82
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28:40
EP81: Cam Newton landed a job and the NBA Bubble needs to reconsider
In today's episode I am running solo again. Over the weekend, Cam Newton landed a job with the New England Patriots and the NFL is losing its mind in the positive way. We talk about the implications and impact this will have in the AFC East, th...
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Episode 81
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27:04
EP80: NBA 113 Pages of Bubble with Andrew Ungvari | StatMan
An anonymous tip line to report rules violations. Pre-approved golf outings. Protocols for how to properly disinfect basketballs. Table tennis is allowed — but singles, no doubles.The N.B.A. on last Tuesday night detailed its elaborate p...
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Episode 80
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47:33
Episode #79 f.t. Bridget Mulcahy | Founder of Cheap Little Swing
In today's episode we sat down with founder of the Cheap Little Swing blog, Bridget Mulcahy. We touched upon her love for baseball that inspired he drive into the industry, analytics and how...
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Episode 79
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29:43
Episode #78 f.t. Janelle Rodriguez | Host of ESPN's Now or Never
In today's episode with catch up Janelle Marie Rodriguez, host of ESPN's Now or Never. We talked about her career in sports, her current day to day, George' Floyd's death impact on society, how we are going to move forward and other various sub...
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Episode 78
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36:18
Episode #77 | The Shot | The Last Dance Final Review | EP09-EP10
Today we come to the end of the 10-part documentary of The Last Dance with EP09 and EP10 where we see "The Shot" but prior to it, we see one of the greatest sequences in sports history, the Pizza Game and the CVS hit list BUT not before we answ...
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Episode 77
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32:06
Episode #76 | Crying MJ | The Last Dance Review EP07-EP08
This week we continue exploring "The Last Dance" Episode 07 and 08 where we get Crying MJ, his leadership come into question, his baseball stint, the motivation after Michael's dad past away, the "Double Nickel" game, and ultimately the 72-10 C...
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Episode 76
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32:43