Podcast appearances and mentions of james weaver

This week host James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman, as they take a look at some teams that are already looking towards the 2026 season, and try to analyze their next steps that each franchise should take towards improvement. They briefly dive into how they would fix the Raiders, Titans, Giants, Browns, Jets, Commanders, Saints, and Cardinals. Then they draft the team the feel has the best chances to make the playoffs over the next 2 seasons.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode of Off The Charts, Matt Manocherian, James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler break down the NFC playoff picture and also take a look at the AFC  South, complete with predictions.Among the subjects- A detailed analysis of Bryce Young- The major issues with the Lions offensive line- What the Cowboys fixed to get in the hunt- The Jaguars finding ways to win beyond Trevor Lawrence and the (tongue-in-cheek) creation of a new QB tierOff The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode of The Off The Charts Football Podcast, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler discuss what they're most thankful for heading into this week's Thanksgiving games. Among the topics bandied about:* The state of the best backup QBs in the NFL* J.J. McCarthy's struggles (yes, we're going there again)* The likelihood of the Chiefs finishing UNDER their win total (dating back to a particular preseason prediction)* The interesting nature of both the NFC North and the Steelers* Carson Schwesinger's Rookie of the Year chances.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian discuss some key 4th down decisions from this past weekend and what may have gone right or wrong. The group also deep dives some key games that impacted the AFC playoff picture.Just how much of the loss is on Jared Goff? Can the Chargers offensive line struggles knock them out of the playoffs? And is it finally time to count out the Chiefs?Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this week's episode of The Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian, James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler do a comprehensive breakdown of the NFC West and review the struggles of Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy.Among the subjects that come up:- Mac Jones vs Brock Purdy- Christian McCaffrey concerns- Cardinals changes in strategy with Jacoby Brissett at QB- Seahawks offensive line improvements- The Rams potential to be a strong playoff teamOff The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

"Populism" is a term thrown around by many in politics, but what kind of populists used to be prominent? Is populism only for those who claim to be populist? Hear an 1892 excerpt from James Weaver, a prominent Populist Party leader, and the ways he portrayed a long-standing issue (as old as the country) that applied to the 1890s and applies to this day in 2025 and beyond.Support the showVisit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute!JOIN as a Patreon supporter and receive a FREE Friends & Fellow Citizens mug at the $25 membership level!IMPORTANT NOTE/DISCLAIMER: All views expressed by the host are presented in his personal capacity and do not officially represent the views of any affiliated organizations. All views presented by guests are solely those of the interviewees themselves and may or may not represent the views of their affiliated organizations, the host, Friends & Fellow Citizens, and/or The George Washington Institute.

The trade deadline has come and gone, so naturally, the R&D team of Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Bryce Rossler broke down the major trades and what the outlook of each team involved looks like. Are the Colts all in this year after acquiring Sauce Gardner? Is it too little, too late for the Cowboys defense to be resurrected after adding Quinnen Williams? Which receiver move will have the biggest impact?Additionally, the team went through and selected their award winners through the mid-way point of the season. Opinions varied from award to award, but there was a little too much consensus between Matt and Bryce than we would have liked. Namely with MVP and Defensive Player of the Year!Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

This week on The Off The Charts Football Podcast, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Bryce Rossler looked into parity and game quality across the league this season, touched on the NFL trade deadline and a few potential candidates, then did a deep-dive preview of the Texans-Broncos and Bill-Chiefs games.Among the things they touched on: C.J. Stroud and his chances against a Broncos defense that is playing at a historic pace in terms of pressures and sacks and the Chiefs' success against one-high shells.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

We continue our annual "Waltz Across Texas" talking with all Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Leaders from around the state checking on wildlife and habitat conditions. This week we visit with Derrick Wolter from Georgetown and James Weaver out of Alpine. 

This week host James Weaver and the R&D department of Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian have a stat-off to see who can come up with the most intriguing stat for the 2025 NFL Season through the first 7 weeks. Each member provided three stats that they found interesting and voted on who had the best one at the end. Some of the stats include the following:The ADoT leader has a higher completion percentage than the quarterback in last!?Two interceptions = positive Total Points?Two top 5 pass rushers on the same defense?Drake Maye accomplished a feat not even the G.O.A.T Tom Brady could?Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian revisit the 2024 QB class as their sophomore seasons are starting to take form. Is Drake Maye a top 10 quarterback? Is Spencer Rattler playing well enough to keep starting over Tyler Shough?Then group then deep dives all of the one-loss teams and discuss whether or not the Colts success is sustainable with Daniel Jones, should we actually believe in the Jaguars, just how realistic is a Baker Mayfield MVP award, and will the Steelers success hold up through the hard stretch of their schedule?Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian break down some underperforming teams a quarter of the way through the season.How devastating is the Tyreek Hill injury to the Dolphins? How much will missing Nabers affect Dart's development in his rookie season? How much of Baltimore's early season struggles are due to their injuries? Are the Jaguars in a position to make some trade deadline acquisitions?Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

This week host James Weaver is joined by CEO Matt Manocherian and Alex Vigderman to break down a few 1-2 teams and if they can right the ship in the coming weeks. The Falcons, Texans, Ravens, and Chiefs all have flaws that need addressed, but some are more fixable than others.Can Michael Penix Jr. scrub the Panthers game from his head? Is the Texans offensive line permanently broken? How are offenses able to 'take flight' against the Ravens secondary? How can Patrick Mahomes get back to his MVP self?Also, we discuss the MVP market, the recent performance of Drake Maye, and some of the leaderboards on our DataHub.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

This week host James Weaver is joined by CEO Matt Manocherian, Bryce Rossler, and Alex Vigderman as they crew breaks down some of the action from Week 2 with key stats and takeaways. They analyze Daniel Jones's performance against a formidable Broncos defense in a last second miracle win. They also break down the Buccaneers comeback on Monday Night Football, and touch on the AFC South divisional race.In the later part of the episode, the group revisits the 2024 Quarterback class and give their thoughts on the big names from the class and how they have developed so far into their second professional season.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this week's episode, the R&D team of James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler, and our CEO, Matt Manocherian, review the highlights and key stats from Week 1.They break down the amazing ending to the Bills-Ravens game, the issues of the Lions, the quarterback performances of J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Williams, and first impressions of the Eagles and Cowboys. And no one's saying that Daniel Jones is a good quarterback just yet!In the latter part of the show, Alex explains our new multi-year injury prediction model, the challenges in trying to assess which players are most injury prone, and what uses the model has with regard to decision-making on players both by front offices and by fans gambling on games.Read about the model:https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/09/10/introducing-our-multi-year-injury-risk-model/Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

This week, the R&D team is back and selects their favorite win total bets for the upcoming season via a snake draft. Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, and James Weaver explain their selections on which teams will exceed or fall short of their win totals.- Which team garnered conflicting opinions?- The Chiefs will go...under!?- Will the Patriots take a step forward?- Are Pete and Geno ready to put the Raiders on a heater?Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

– First-ever female Penn State drum major, Brass Band tribute at Ozzy Osbourne's celebration, and DCA/DCI crossover in Williamsport.On this week's episode of On A Water Break, we're gearing up for DCI Championships in Indianapolis, August 8–9, 2025! Stephen McCarrick (@stephenmccarrick) is joined by Nicole Younger (@o2bnpjs), Chris Green (@virtualassistantdirector), and Lori Winschel (@lori.winschel) for five packed segments filled with history-making news, live-from-the-field insights, tech tips, and candid “water break” rants.

Welcome to On A Water Break—your all-access pass to the marching arts! This week, Stephen is joined by Jackie Brown, Woody Woodward, and two special guests: legendary Chuck Henson (@chuckhenson1) of Bands of America and broadcaster, and Joe Brown, the powerhouse educator behind Elizabeth HS, NJ.In this episode: 32 Count Life Stories from Chuck (“the big voice in the big stadium at the big band show!”) and Joe (“Joe Bama” of Title I band fame). Sideline Scoop:Clark Atlanta University Mighty Marching Panthers performed at Truist Park's MLB All-Star Weekend ✔️Leander (TX) HS band mourns sophomore member Braxton Jarmon amid flooding; community launches fundraisers ✔️Music for All names Dr. James Weaver as new CEO/President ✔️ Duck Brand+1Instagram+1Nicholas Moore of South Iredell HS takes home a $15,000 Duck Brand “Stuck at Prom” scholarship for his Duck Tape tuxedo ✔️ Duck Brand+15Duck Brand+15Ferris State University+15 Peak Group Travel Tip: Book early-bird fares now – peakgrouptravel.com & IG @peak.group.travel. 3…2…1—go! (60‑Second Tech Block): Joe breaks down the keys to Title I program success—“The difference is not in the kids' passion, but in the support, resources, and structure schools provide.” Water We Doing: Stephen advocates for raising NJ drumline standards; Chuck pushes for greater exposure to elite performance; Joe & Woody challenge DCI's tour model and explore regional access. Gush & Go: Woody celebrates opening-season wins; Joe cheers on alumni marching in Mandarins and Blue Devils; Chuck salutes BOA's 50th anniversary; Stephen reveals he's being sized for his Eagles Drumline championship ring.Featured Guests: Chuck Henson (@chuckhenson1) – BOA announcer, host of Joining Us podcast Joe Brown – Elizabeth HS, NJ Hosts: Stephen McCarrick (@stephenmccarrick) Jackie Brown (@spintronixguard) Woody Woodward (@remoking100)News & Story Links: • CAU at All-Star Game: [HBCU News article] ✔️ • Leander HS band story: [Facebook/KWTX coverage] ✔️ • Dr. James Weaver's appointment: [Music for All release] ✔️ • Nicholas Moore's scholarship: [Duck Brand winners page] & [PR Newswire coverage] ✔️ Yahoo Finance+14Duck Brand+14PR Newswire+14Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & Host Introductions02:00 – 32 Count Life Story: Chuck Henson10:00 – 32 Count Life Story: Joe Brown18:00 – Sideline Scoop: News27:00 – Peak Group Travel Tip28:00 – 60‑Second Tech Block: Title I Bands34:00 – Water We Doing: DCI Access & Exposure44:00 – Gush & Go: Wins, BOA, Drumline Ring55:00 – Closing & CTAsListen everywhere:Apple • Spotify • Amazon • YouTubeConnect with us @onawaterbreak

On this episode, our crew finishes up its "Scouts vs Stats" debate series with a ranking of the Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL.There were a few surprises of course, but that's part of the fun. Among the topics covered were the potential of Aidan Hutchinson, who's the best cover corner in the NFL, what makes Dexter Lawrence an intriguing talent, and a safety who snuck onto one of the lists.James Weaver is joined by Alex Vigderman on Team Stats. Ex-NFL scout and SIS CEO Matt Manocherian and Bryce Rossler are on Team Scouts.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

In this week's episode, it's Scouts vs Stats again as James Weaver is joined by Alex Vigderman on team stats as they go against Matt Manocherian and Bryce Rossler on team scouts. The group compares their respective list of Top 10 Non-Quarterback Offensive Players going into the new season. How does each group value certain positions? Do any offensive lineman make the cut? What shakeups have happened since last year? Find out on this week's Off The Charts.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

This week, host James Weaver teams up with Alex Vigderman on team Stats as they go against Bryce Rossler and Matt Manocherian on team Scouts. The group debates their respective lists of Top 10 Quarterbacks before the new season starts. In this battle of traits vs datapoints, each side makes their case on the order of Top 10 Quarterbacks in the NFL.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

This week, Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman go head to head in NFL Scheduling Trivia, hosted by James Weaver. The group tackles questions on international games, consecutive home and away games, and the impact of playing in Denver's mile high altitude early in the season. Tune in to find out who wins this head to head battle!Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode, James Weaver, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Jordan Edwards, Jeremy Percy, and Chad Tedder run through some of the top offensive prospects in the NFL Draft.Travis Hunter (WR/DB, Colorado)Will Campbell (T, LSU)Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina)Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State)Colston Loveland (TE, Michigan)Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State)Donovan Jackson (G, Ohio State)Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona)Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode James Weaver and Bryce Rossler from the Sports Info Solutions R&D team and Jeff Dean, Jordan Edwards, and Ben Hrkach from our Football Operations group had an intense discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of 6 of the most prominent defensive prospects in this year's NFL Draft.Mason Graham (DT, Michigan)Abdul Carter (EDGE, Penn State)Will Johnson (CB, Michigan)Jihaad Campbell (WLB, Alabama)Derrick Harmon (DT, Oregon)Shemar Stewart (DE, Texas A&M)You can find scouting reports for the draft's top prospects at NFLDraft.SportsInfoSolutions.com. New reports are being added regularly.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode of Off The Charts, our crew of James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler take a closer look at some of the prominent free agent signings this offseason.They discuss the Bengals' substantial re-signings of Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins, and the implications of their spending strategy. The team also covers the Patriots' focus on bolstering their defense with signings like Milton Williams, Harold Landry and Carlton Davis. Other topics include concerns about the 49ers' significant losses on defense, the Chiefs' and Titans' free agency spending, and the fits of quarterbacks like Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, and Justin Fields with their new teams. Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

The SIS R&D team of Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver recap a strange Super Bowl. Among the topics- Sweat for MVP? The collective sweat of the Eagles defense for a shared MVP? Hurts for MVP?- The Eagles overall dominance and the Chiefs inability to adjust- Patrick Mahomes' struggles- Looking ahead for both teamsOff The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

On this episode, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver preview the Super Bowl matchup between the Eagles and Chiefs.Among the topics covered:- The Eagles having an advantage everywhere but at quarterback- Advantages the Eagles have in defensive depth- Injury impact as it relates to Landon Dickerson and Brandon Graham(see our article on this subject)- The Chiefs effectiveness in short passing and RPOs- How the Eagles cover Travis Kelce- No-huddle usage to keep Chris Jones and Jalen Carter off the fieldOff The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

On this episode, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver review the Divisional Round playoff games and preview the two conference championship games.Topics include* Jalen Hurts' injury status* Jayden Daniels passing improvements when under pressure* How each team's offensive approach matches up with what the other will do defensively* The Bills running game should outrun the Chiefs* "For the Chiefs to win, Mahomes has to Mahomes again"Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

On this episode, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver, preview this weekend's Divisional Playoff matchups.Topics covered include:Texans at Chiefs- The scenario by which the Texans could win this game- How neither team's offense is what most people think it would beCommanders at Lions- Why Bryce, a Lions fan, is nervous about this game and how Jayden Daniels could win it with his arm and legsRams at Eagles- The best approach for the Rams to challenge the EaglesRavens at Bills- A breakdown of the Ravens run defense and the Bills offensive capabilities- How the weather could be a factorPlus, a little bit on Mike McCarthy's firing and the politicking involved in pursuing different coaching jobsCheck out the SIS All-Pro Teamhttps://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/13/2024-sis-nfl-all-pro-team/Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

In this episode, Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian, give a detailed analysis of all the NFL playoff matchups and also address the firings of Jerrod Mayo and Ken Dorsey. Among the topics coveredChargers vs Texans- The differences in the team's offensive schemesSteelers vs Ravens- How close will this game be and how will the weather impact itBills vs Broncos- Josh Allen's effectiveness versus blitzesPackers vs Eagles- Impact of various injuries- Eagles' depth vs Packers' turnover relianceCommanders vs Buccaneers- The advantages that Tampa Bay could have both on offense and defense Vikings vs.Rams - The tactical battle between Sean McVay and Brian Flores. - The Vikings intermediate game vs this Rams defenseCheck out the SIS All-Rookie Team!https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/09/2024-sis-all-rookie-team/And take a look at the Total Points (and other) leaderboards for 2024https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/09/nfl-advanced-stat-leaders-through-end-of-regular-season/Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

On this (pre-recorded) edition of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver look back at some of their recent articles to explain what they studied and what they learned.They analyze why our stats view Bo Nix so favorably, look at some of the best running backs in the NFL to assess why the position still matters, break down QB snap-to-throw time, look at how our stats analyze the awards races, check whether early-season red zone struggles still hold up, and look at major QB injuries and how quickly those like Joe Burrow returned to excellence.Articles referenced include:- Should Bo Nix Be In The Rookie of the Year Conversation?- Running Backs Matter … Again- Chaos Manfiest: Measuring How QBs Behave As Plays Break Down- Assessing The Awards Field Using Total Points and IQR- Study: What's Going On With Red Zone Offense- Study: How Quickly Do QBs Return To Form Following Major InjuryOff The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

In this episode of The SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler is joined by Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman and James Weaver, who break down four key NFL games this weekend.- Texans at Chiefs- Steelers at Ravens- Eagles at Commanders  - 49ers at Dolphins Topics include:- Impact of Patrick Mahomes' injury- Just how good is Derek Stingley Jr.- T.J. Watt's injury- The legitimacy of the Commanders- The 49ers future quarterback situation (Sam Darnold or Kirk Cousins?)- Tua Tagovailoa's recent poor playOff The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

In this episode of The SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman and James Weaver, who break down four key NFL games this weekend (as well as whether Wawa or Sheetz is the better quick food option).- Buccaneers vs Chargers- Bills vs Lions- Packers vs Seahawks, - Steelers vs EaglesTopics include- Baker Mayfield's performance cycles- The impact of defensive injuries on the Lions- Jordan Love's inconsistent play- The role of Devon Witherspoon in the Seahawks' defense- The Eagles' offensive struggles- Impact of George Pickens' injuryOff The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

In this episode of The SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manicharian. They preview four games taking place this weekend- Chiefs vs Chargers- Cardinals vs Seahawks- Falcons vs Vikings- Eagles vs PanthersWithin that, they discussed- The Chiefs' recent lackluster performance, offensive approach, and defensive struggles- A comparison of the Cardinals' gap-heavy run scheme against the Seahawks' defensive adjustments- Whether the Falcons should make a QB change given Kirk Cousins' inconsistency- Bryce Young's recent success but also his long-term viability given his overall performance issues- Much more!Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman and James Weaver to preview four major NFL matchups.They analyze: - Cardinals vs. Vikings - Steelers vs. Bengals- Chargers vs. Falcons- Eagles vs. Ravens Within that, they covered:- The impact of Kyler Murray's struggles against the blitz - Adjustments in the Steelers' red zone offense - The resurgence of the Chargers' passing game -  MVP candidacies of Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry- And much more! Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, On this episode, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97)and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) break down four intriguing NFL matchups. Seahawks vs 49ers- Impact of injuries for both teams- Christian McCaffrey's role in the gameRavens vs. Steelers- Lamar Jackson's history vs the Steelers- Each team's defensive approach- Impact of injury to Alex HighsmithChiefs vs. Bills- The shift of the Bills from underdogs to favorites- The challenges for the Bills defense against Patrick Mahomes- Could this actually be a low-scoring game?Bengals vs. Chargers - The capabilities of each team being able to execute its gameplan- Concern about the Chargers injuries- The Chargers' new leadershipOff The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97)and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) look at the two most intriguing games and take an early look at NFL Awards candidacies in conjunction with an article that James wrote about what Total Points can tell us about various awards races. They previewed the Steelers-Commanders game, analyzing Russell Wilson's impact, the performance of the Steelers' offense and defense, and their potential strategies to win against an improving Commanders team. They also dissected the Lions-Texans game, looking the Lions' strong offensive line, the Texans' defensive capabilities, and notable injuries.Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com. To sign up for the Statpack mentioned on the podcast, e-mail mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode, In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into the Week 7 NFL games. They focus on four matchups:Lions vs VikingsA look at the impact of Aidan Hutchinson's injury on the Lions' defense. They analyze how the Lions can handle the Vikings' defensive pressure and Justin Jefferson, with a discussion on Jared Goff's effectiveness against the blitz and conversation about the Lions' top offensive players and their use of the screen and run game to mitigate the Vikings' pass rush. 49ers vs ChiefsThe group debates the Chiefs' offensive design and Fred Warner's potential for Defensive Player of the Year.  Seahawks vs FalconsThey evaluate Geno Smith and the challenges of the Seahawks' offensive line.Texans vs Packers They analyze key players like Nico Collins and Jordan Love, and debate the offensive strategies of each team based on their injuries.Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

On this Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into four prominent Week 6 matchups. They discuss the Washington Commanders' legitimacy, the Ravens' formidable defense, and Lamar Jackson's MVP candidacy. They analyze the Lions' passing game challenges and predict a strong performance against the Cowboys. For the Cardinals-Packers matchup, they scrutinize Jordan Love's struggles and Kyler Murray's potential.And then they look in-depth at the issues of the Jets that led to the firing of head coach Robert Saleh while the Bills-Jets game is weighed against Robert Saleh's firing and potential roster cohesion issues. Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football podcast Bryce Rossler is joined by colleagues Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian and the crew preview 4 gamesVikings vs. Packers The team discusses the impact of quarterback uncertainties and the performances of Sam Darnold and Jordan Love. Eagles vs. BuccaneersInjury concerns are a central theme (A.J. Brown, Lane Johnson, Devonta Smith) , as is Saquon Barkley and the Eagles' offensive concerns.Bills vs. Ravens They explore the Bills' zone running game and the Ravens' defensive potential. Seahawks vs. Lions Matt shares his high regard for Geno Smith, considering him a Top 10 quarterback. The group reviews the Seahawks' offensive line struggles, especially against Aidan Hutchinson, and the Lions' run game efficiency.  Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

Bryce Rossler is joined by SIS colleagues Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian to preview and offer predictions for some of the top games in Week 3 of the NFL season. -Eagles vs Saints-Vikings vs Texans-Lions vs Cardinals-Ravens vs CowboysAmong the topics discussed and debated: - Jalen Hurts' current form- Do you trust Sam Darnold?- The Ravens offensive line and matchup issues You can find our content online at sportsinfosolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

Troy James Weaver is the author of Witchita Stories, Temporal, Visions, Marigold, and Selected Stories. He lives in Wichita, Kansas with his wife and dogs. More at troyjamesweaver.com

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) is joined by Alex Vigdeman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) to preview key matchups for Week 2 of the NFL season.The team focuses on analyzing - Bengals vs. Chiefs- Saints vs. Cowboys- Rams vs. Cardinals,- Lions vs. BuccaneersTopics include such as Joe Burrow's potential injury impact, the performance of Derek Carr, the Saints' offensive line dominance, and how teams like the Rams might handle injuries. The analysts also debate the viability of the Buccaneers' offense based on its Week 1 performance.Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) is joined by Alex Vigdeman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) to preview key matchups for Week 2 of the NFL season. The team focuses on analyzing  - Bengals vs. Chiefs - Saints vs. Cowboys - Rams vs. Cardinals, - Lions vs. BuccaneersTopics include such as Joe Burrow's potential injury impact, the performance of Derek Carr, the Saints' offensive line dominance, and how teams like the Rams might handle injuries. The analysts also debate the viability of the Buccaneers' offense based on its Week 1 performance.Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into a lightning round of game previews for the first week of the NFL season. The trio presents key stats and insights on all 16 games, offering a comprehensive viewing guide in a quick, three-minute-or-less format per game. There are lots of references to stats like Total Points and EPA to assist in the analysis - definitely an episode for the thinking football fan. Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler and colleagues Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman,  and James Weaver dive into their preseason NFL awards and leaders predictions. The episode features a Scouts vs. Stats framework with Rossler and Manocherian representing the 'eye test' and Vigderman and Weaver advocating for analytical approaches.They discuss various categories including MVP, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, and stat leaders in passing, rushing, and receiving yards.  Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

In this episode, host Bryce Rossler (@BTRossler) is joined by Research & Development colleagues Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus) and James Weaver (@j_weaver97) to discuss the recent enhancements made to the SIS Total Points metric. The three of them examine the changes in both how the stat evaluates the passing and running game, including the impact of play action, throw accuracy, yards after catch, and line blocking. They also touch on positional rankings, provide insights into the methodology behind these adjustments, and discuss potential future improvements for the stat.Be sure to read Alex's article, which describes the changes in greater depth.https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2024/08/19/total-points-stat-updates-football-analytics/Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

James Weaver, a football research analyst at Sports Info Solutions, joined Bobby and Steve. Weaver broke down the model that projected the Saints with 10.7 wins in 2024. He shared his thoughts on the Raiders, Broncos, and Bears. Weaver also evaluated the success rate of the current model. 

Bobby, Steve, and Charlie previewed game three of the 2024 NBA Finals. They broke down the matchup between the Mavericks and the Celtics without Kristaps Porzingis. James Weaver, a football research analyst at Sports Info Solutions, joined Bobby and Steve. Weaver broke down the model that projected the Saints with 10.7 wins in 2024. He shared his thoughts on the Raiders, Broncos, and Bears. Steve and Bobby listened to post-practice press conference audio from Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu. Mathieu talked about Kool-Aid McKinstry and Marshon Lattimore. He explained the important aspects of the Saints' team-building in the offseason. Bobby remembered Mathieu's journey from LSU to the NFL and praised his leadership in the secondary. The guys also evaluated the Saints' special teams. 

Benjamin Harrison, the Centennial President, survives a deadly strike, an international conflict, and the massacre at Wounded Knee. On the campaign trail, Harrison fights to overcome these obstacles and get the best of not one, but two challengers: former Democrat President Grover Cleveland and James Weaver of the Populist Party. During his campaign for re-election, Harrison's prospects are further threatened by the death of a loved one. *** To listen to the entire series—all 59 episodes—right now and ad-free, become a subscriber at IntoHistory.com, a channel of history podcasts made just for history lovers like you. Enjoy ad-free listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices