I'm having one of those days where I just want to redefine a lot of things. That is now spilling over to this blog, so bear with me for a few paragraphs as I walk you through the process. A little history first - this site began as The Football Professor...I think...or was it The Science of Football? I honestly can't remember back to 2005. At some point it became TSOF and then it evolved into The Science of Winning...The Blog because I ... Read More

Let me begin with an apology. This year I just won't have the time to keep track of WTM stats for the NCAA Top 25 football teams. That will probably disappoint three people around the world. What I would like to do this year is just keep you informed with regards to my general opinion on the teams, players, and relevant stats that I notice as I dig through box scores and game film. I'm trying expand out into the fundamental side of ... Read More

I've been blogging since 2005, quite a bit longer than some of the other bloggers out there, and if that makes me one of the sports blogging fogies then I'll happily admit that this post may come across as a little senile and bitter-as-your-toothless-grandpa-ish. First of all, I haven't found a chronology of sports blogs so here's what I've dug up in the last five minutes: 2004 - March: Mr. Irrelevant; The Hardball Times 2004 - November: Can't Stop the Bleeding 2005 - January: Free Darko 2005 ... Read More

I did not watch a single televised second of the NFL Draft this year, and I'm proud of it. There's no point in watching that many hours of Mel Kiper and the rest of the "experts" gabbing about college players who for the most part will make no impact on the league at all. I woke up this morning, hopped on-line, and took about half an hour to skim over the results. That said, here are my thoughts on the subject: FIRST ROUND: Pick 1: ... Read More

Alas, I haven't had time to run WTM numbers for any of the teams in this year's NCAA Tournament, but with our final two teams slated to square off tomorrow night I'll throw out a few stats to our faithful readers. The biggest story yesterday was the absolute whooping that Kansas laid on UNC, at one point taking a 40-12 lead (28 pt High) and remaining on top by a final score of 84-66 (18 pt Close). I haven't read much analysis other ... Read More

TFP is entering its third full season of analysis in 2008 and to mark this achievement we're looking for some new authors to help contribute. I'm not looking for anything too serious - this won't be a paying gig until the site actually makes some money - but if you're willing to volunteer a column a week (or more) send me an email (footballprofessor@gmail.com) with the following included: Your name Two writing samples Three reasons why you want to write for TFP Candidates will be notified ... Read More