Football

Football Analytics: Kick Extra Point, Worry Later About 2-Point Conversion

The Football Game Scenario The football game was early in the fourth quarter on November 15, 2020. The home team Carolina Panthers were down 32-17 to the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Bucs). Hope came alive for the Panthers after quarterback Terry Bridgewater ran up the middle for a 3-yard touchdown. With over 11 minutes to […]

Grocery Pricing: When A Sale Is Not A Sale

The topic of pricing is one of my favorite on this blog. Over the years, I have developed a keen sense of pricing dynamics. So when I find (apparent) pricing anomalies, I feel compelled to talk about and explain them. I made a quick 2019 New Year’s Eve run to Target and decided to take […]