OPS+, wOBA, FIP-, and ERA- leaders in the Big Ten Conference

May 25, 2017

For the first part of this article, to learn about Park Factors, OPS+, and FIP-, click here. Digging into the park factors, other than Penn State, there were no large changes that caused a park to go from a pitcher’s park to a hitter’s park and vice versa. They went from a 97 park factor(slight … Continued

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Press Release: Iowa Valley Global Food Project (IVGFP) Spring Unity Gardens Event and Picnic

May 17, 2017

By Laura Jaime

The Iowa Valley Global Food Project (IVGFP) Spring Unity Gardens Event and Picnic is post poned until further notice. Stay tuned for updates! (photo via: iowavalleyglobalfood.org)

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Whisks + Whiskey: Episode 9

May 17, 2017

By Alison Schwebach

This is it folks, the last installment of me getting drunk and trying to bake stuff. Enjoy… (image via Food Network)

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The Bears are Ryan Pace’s Team and this Years Draft is the Proof

May 15, 2017

By Patrick Mooney

Ryan Pace is not in the business of shooting for 9-7. He is in the business of taking calculated and measured risks in an attempt to build a roster full of players that have legitimate potential of one day belonging in the top tier of their position group. A blueprint exists for building the type … Continued

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Breaking Down the Hawkeyes Taken in the NFL Draft

May 1, 2017

By Ben Colin

Iowa City, Iowa – Before the first pick in the draft rolled off in Philadelphia, many thought the talented Iowa seniors would hear their name called early. All but one fell past the first two days. Desmond King held a draft party Thursday night with hopes of being selected in the first round. Many others … Continued

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A “Short” Preview of the Weekend in Soccer: Weekend of April 29th

April 30, 2017

By Nick Vittore

(Disclaimer): Opinions expressed are my own There’s a lot of soccer out there. Here’s an appetizer of some of the soccer you may hear about or catch on TV this weekend… Four Point Difference, Five Games Left Chelsea maintains a four-point edge on Tottenham in the English Premier League as both teams have … Continued

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Introducing OPS+ and FIP- in the Big Ten

April 28, 2017

By Robert Frey

NCAA Baseball can have sabermetrics, too. The “sabermetric revolution”, or the application of using objective methodology to determine and understand player performances, is swirling all around Major League Baseball. Statistics such as On-Base Plus Slugging Plus(OPS+) for hitters and Fielding Independent Pitching Minus(FIP-) with pitchers, among many more sabermetrics. All these unique stats determining player … Continued

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Chicago Bears Mock Draft

April 27, 2017

By Patrick Mooney

The NFL draft is now upon us, one of the oddest sports television phenomenons that our country annually celebrates. It’s a time that brings hope to all 32 franchises, but is often looked back on as a day where hopes and dreams turned into pain and anguish for fans across the country. As a Bears fan, the … Continued

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Travel Around the World—Museum guide part I

April 26, 2017

By Xuan Chen

Read about my guide and thought about the three museums in different styles. Image via Pinterest.com.

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Ronaldo, Real Madrid Down Bayern Munich

April 25, 2017

By Nick Vittore

(Disclaimer): Opinions expressed are my own. For full coverage of the UEFA Champions League, visit http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/index.html Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals in two games as defending champs move on Surprises were abound in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals; an 18-year-old scored three goals in two games, and a man with no … Continued

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