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Football franchises run on data. Jono Luk of Sumer Sports explains how AI is changing who wins — on the field and in the stands.Full Show Notes:Most sports AI coverage focuses on stats. Jono Luk, Chief Product Officer at Sumer Sports, is thinking about something harder: measuring what a player decided, not just what they did. Sumer's computer vision tracks all 22 players up to 60 times per second, generating probabilities for every moment of every play — not to describe what happened, but to evaluate whether the best decision was made.That depth of game intelligence turns out to be useful in two places. For coaches, GMs, and scouts, it surfaces skill that box scores miss entirely. For the business side of a franchise, that same real-time game data becomes the trigger for personalized fan experiences — the right offer, the right moment, whether someone is in the stadium or watching from a sports bar. Jono calls this the before, during, and after — and argues it's the same attract-retain-monetize cycle every enterprise runs, just with a different playbook.The episode also covers what Jono wishes organizations understood before they start any AI conversation: AI isn't synonymous with LLMs. Computer vision, specialized models, and multi-component pipelines built for specific data types are doing work that frontier models simply aren't designed for. That framing matters for any enterprise buyer, not just sports franchises.What We Cover:How Sumer Sports uses computer vision to evaluate player decisions, not just outcomesWhy specialized AI models outperform general-purpose frontier models for sports analyticsThe two sides of AI in a football franchise: football operations and fan engagementHow real-time game data triggers personalized in-venue and at-home fan experiencesWhat the NIL era means for AI-assisted recruiting at college and high school levelsWhy AI in the enterprise isn't just about LLMs — and how to think about the broader toolkitThe one question Jono wants every organization to ask before deploying AIGuest Bio:Jono Luk is Chief Product Officer at Sumer Sports, a football data analytics and AI company that uses computer vision to analyze every player, every game, in real time. Before Sumer, Jono held product and technology leadership roles at Cisco. He brings a cross-industry perspective on how AI fits into larger solutions — not as a replacement for human judgment, but as the infrastructure that surfaces better decisions faster.Sumer Sports: https://www.sumersports.comJono Luk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonoluk/ (confirm URL before publishing)Resources Mentioned:Sumer Sports: https://www.sumersports.comLopez Research: https://www.lopezresearch.com/research/
Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about who won the Myles Garrett trade, what success looks like for Jared Verse with the Browns, if Andrew Berry deserves credit for how he's started to rebuild this team, and more.
Jonathan and Daryl react to Todd Monken saying he's excited to meet Deion Sanders, and they're joined by Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports.
Lindsay Rhodes of Sumer Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. She talks about why she likes the Myles Garrett trade for both teams, the type of player the Browns are getting in Jared Verse, the Rams Super Bowl odds after the move, and more.
Nick and Jonathan are joined by Lindsay Rhodes of Sumer Sports, and they question if Myles Garrett can reach yet another level in his career with the Rams.
Matthew Coller talks with Sam Bruchhaus of SumerSports about a trade between the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns sending Myles Garrett to L.A. and Jared Verse goes to the Browns. How does this impact the Vikings??!?! The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sam Bruchhaus of SumerSports breaks down the franchises that the Vikings are interviewing GM candidates from and talks about what the Minnesota Vikings front office should look like in the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mike and Charlie interviewed LSU sports reporter Zack Nagy and Sean Fox, the Sports Director of Sports Talk 97.7. Nagy broke down LSU football's latest recruiting additions: JUCO CB Lavonte Williams and Ruston five-star TE Ahmad Hudson. Fox, who covered Hudson at Ruston, evaluated the Tigers' talented addition. Mike gave his early top player in college football before the upcoming 2026 season. Lindsay Rhodes, an analyst for Sumer Sports, joined Sports Talk to discuss the Saints' offseason additions. Steve and Charlie spoke to Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, about the Pelicans' head coaching search.
Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to do a film review of the Eagles' 2026 draft picks. But first, Shawn discusses Jonathan Greenard and his film and whether he'll fill the void that Jaelan Phillips left. Will Uar Bernard become a serviceable NFL player even though he's never taken a snap in his life? Jonathan Greenard (03:50) Makai Lemon (15:44) Dontayvion Wicks (34:14) Eli Stowers (37:50) Markel Bell (48:31) Micah Morris (57:28) Cole Wisniewski (58:28) Uar Bernard (01:03:02) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lindsay Rhodes, an analyst for Sumer Sports, joined Sports Talk. Rhodes broke down the Saints' offseason additions, highlighting the team's bolstered offense before Tyler Shough's second year in New Orleans. She also evaluated the Saints' 2026 draft class and the rest of the NFC South.
Mike gave his early top player in college football before the upcoming 2026 season. Lindsay Rhodes, an analyst for Sumer Sports, joined Sports Talk. Rhodes broke down the Saints' offseason additions, highlighting the team's bolstered offense before Tyler Shough's second year in New Orleans. She also evaluated the Saints' 2026 draft class and the rest of the NFC South. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
The NFL Analyst for Sumer Sports reacts to the NFL Draft, Fano & Lomu draft in the first round, Mistake for Rams to take Simpson in round 1 (?) + more
The guys are joined by Sam Bruchhaus from Sumer Sports, as he gives the analytical perspective of the Monroe Freeling draft selection, he tells you what the pick tells you about Dan Morgan's vision for the Panthers roster, and what to expect over the rest of the draft weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this hour of Cashing Out, host Dustin Swedelson is joined by Rob Brender, SiriusXM MLB Network Radio and Sports USA who discusses the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, Sam Bruchhaus, Sumer Sports joins the show to preview the NFL Draft. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
John Schmeelk is joined by The Athletic’s, Nick Baumgardner, to discuss the Giants recent trade for the 10th overall pick and what direction they could go with their other picks on the first two days. Then former NFL GM and current analyst for SumerSports, Mike Mayock, joins the shoe to talk about the rest of the NFL Draft. 00:00 - Nick Baumgardner on the Giants recent trade 5:25 - Pick number 10 8:40 - Wide receivers 13:10 - Offensive linemen 17:20 - Pick number 37 22:00 - Mike Mayock joins the show 30:20 - Wide receivers and cornerbacks 42:30 - Defensive tackles and linebackers 46:25 - Offensive linemenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports and the "draft fm" podcast joined us to discuss the Bengals' trade for Dexter Lawrence and his potential impact in Cincinnati. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports and the "draft fm" podcast joined us to discuss the Bengals' trade for Dexter Lawrence and his potential impact in Cincinnati. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NFL Draft is just five days away and we check in with one of the draft's foremost experts, Mike Mayock. Mike Mayock is still very high on Michael Penix as he was when the Falcons drafted him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Mike Mayock joins the show to talk NFL Draft Drive Around The Sports World This Week In Sports History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lindsay Rhodes of Sumer Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. She talks about the amount of quarterbacks she'd trade the No. 6 pick for, the Browns' new rule proposal, JJ McCarthy's value, and more.
Nick and Jonathan debate if the Browns should be interested in trading for JJ McCarthy. Then, they're joined by Lindsay Rhodes of Sumer Sports, and they get into what Cleveland should do with the sixth overall pick.
Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss some of the newest additions to the Eagles. But first, the guys have to do a mandatory AJ Brown segment. What's the latest on him possibly being traded? What are the player profiles for Arnold Ebiketie, Riq Woolen, and Johnny Mundt. Plus, Shawn's Oscar nominees and a ‘Love Is Blind' reunion review. AJ Brown trade speculation (4:11) Arnold Ebiketie player profile (9:23) Jonathan Jones player profile (20:31) Riq Woolen player profile (28:48) Johnny Mundt player profile (42:49) Shawn's Oscar nominees (55:45) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shawn Syed, of SumerSports, joined The Drive to give the analytical breakdown of the Chiefs addition of Kenneth Walker.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Lindsay Rhodes from Sumer Sports joins G&D to discuss some of the key metrics at the NFL Combine.
2.27.26 Hour 2 1:00- Lindsay Rhodes from Sumer Sports joins G&D to discuss some of the key metrics at the NFL Combine. 21:30- Would you want the Commanders to draft Notre Dame RB at #7? 31:00- How are you guys winning off the field?
Steve and Charlie listened to Daniel Jeremiah's comments about the NFL Draft's wide receiver class. Former Tulane LB Sam Bruchhaus, an NFL Draft analyst for Sumer Sports, joined Sports Talk. Bruchhaus shared his thoughts on the importance of the NFL Combine, Rueben Bain Jr.'s measurements, Keyon Sadiq's athleticism, the devaluation of running backs, and Mansoor Delane's projection at the NFL level.
Former Tulane LB Sam Bruchhaus, an NFL Draft analyst for Sumer Sports, joined Sports Talk. Bruchhaus shared his thoughts on the importance of the NFL Combine, Rueben Bain Jr.'s measurements, Keyon Sadiq's athleticism, the devaluation of running backs, and Mansoor Delane's projection at the NFL level.
Mike and Charlie discussed Rueben Bain Jr.'s measurements at the NFL Combine and explained why they're trusting the tape. The guys interviewed Timothy Jones, the host of "The State of the Saints" podcast, and LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson. Former Tulane LB Sam Bruchhaus, an NFL Draft analyst for Sumer Sports, joined Sports Talk. Steve and Charlie also spoke to Jake Madison, the host of the "Locked on Pelicans" podcast.
Matthew Coller is joined from the NFL Combine by SumerSports' Sam Bruchhaus and Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour 3 of Tuesday's show, the 3HL crew discussed T'Vondre Sweat's fit in Robert Saleh's Defense and Sam Bruchhaus of SumerSports broke down the analytics of the Titans' top draft targets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam Bruchhaus, Data Scientist for Sumer Sports, joins 365 Sports live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to break down the biggest storylines shaping the 2026 NFL Draft. From trade speculation surrounding AJ Brown and the value of elite edge rushers like Maxx Crosby, to how teams should approach positional value in the first round, Bruchhaus dives into what the data is really saying about roster building in today's NFL. #nfl #nflcombine #nfldraft #nfc #afc #maxxcrosby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2:00-Rodgers future? AJ Brown on the move? Raiders speak on Maxx Crosby Joe Schoen's role Mel Kiper latest mock 10 2:40-Sam Bruchhaus, Sumer Sports 3:00-Will Boling, Tennessee Titans Sideline Reporter 3:30-Mario Cristobal Olympics..state of the union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Bruchhaus of SumerSports joined 3HL live from the NFL Combine to discuss what the analytics say about the Titans' top draft targets including Arvell Reese, Rueben Bain Jr., David Bailey and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonathan and Daryl talk about if Browns fans will change their mind on Todd Monken before he even coaches a game. Then, they're joined by Tej Seth of Sumer Sports.
Tej Seth of Sumer Sports joins Jonathan and Daryl to talk about the Browns, what they need to do this offseason, the current status of the AFC North and more.
Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Browns win total for next season, the quality of the quarterback market this offseason, if they should be interested in trading for AJ Brown, and more.
Nick and Jonathan are joined by Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports. Also, they debate if the Browns should trade for AJ Brown, and they talk about Steven Kwan's potential move to center field this season.
Super Bowl week is in full swing. Phil Perry is on the ground in Santa Clara, previewing the Patriots-Seahawks matchup and which quarterback will lead their team to a Super Bowl win. Plus, Phil sits down with The Athletic's Dianna Russini and SumerSports' Mike Mayock to discuss the Patriots' successful offseason, the franchise's future and the outlook for Drake Maye and Sam Darnold 00:00 - Which QB will drive their team to a Super Bowl win? 09:00 - Dianna Russini on Maxx Crosby, the Patriots' future and people doubting the team 16:00 - Mike Mayock on the Patriots' impressive offseason and whether he believes in Sam Darnold 26:00 - Super Bowl mailbag
WWE Legend Big E joins the show to promote his SumerSports show "The Evaluation". Plus, Big E shares his favorite WWE moments, his career after his neck injury, and MUCH MORE!
In this hour of Money Moves, hosts Stormy Buonantony and Jonathan Von Tobel talk to Rampart Casino race and sportsbook manager Duane Colucci about handling taking bets for a Super Bowl. Also on the show, previewing tonight's NBA card and best bets in pocket. And, SumerSports data analyst Sam Bruchhaus chatted with JVT at radio about some of the numbers to look out for in Sunday's Big Game. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over $60 off an annual subscription when you use promo code: SUPER. Click here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We're LIVE from Radio Row in San Francisco previewing Patriots-Seahawks! // Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports breaks down analytics behind Pats-Seahawks // Can Mike Vrabel's catchphrases help propel the Patriots to a championship? // Our exclusive interview with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel from Radio Row // Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio joins, reveals his vote for NFL MVP // Drake Maye, guaranteeing a win? // Debating if the Patriots can beat the Seahawks without causing a turnover // Greg, Wiggy + Ted debate Belichick's merits as a first ballot Hall of Famer // Does Mike Vrabel believe Bill Belichick was a first ballot Hall of Famer? // Patriots SB champ Matt Light joins, shares classic Super Bowl stories // Daryle the GURU Johnson joins, shares his must-visit spots in San Francisco // Final thoughts + best moments from Day 1 at Radio Row in San Francisco //
SumerSports' Lindsay Rhodes joins the show to discuss the NFL offseason hires, her pick for Seahawks vs. Patriots and MUCH MORE!
SumerSports' Lindsay Rhodes joins the show to discuss the NFL offseason coaching hires, her thoughts on Seahawks vs. Patriots and MUCH MORE! Plus, The Athletic's Mike Sando joins the show to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick being snubbed on the first ballot of the NFL Hall of Fame.
Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports breaks down analytics behind Pats-Seahawks
We're LIVE from Radio Row in San Francisco previewing Patriots-Seahawks! // Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports breaks down analytics behind Pats-Seahawks // Can Mike Vrabel's catchphrases help propel the Patriots to a championship? //
SumerSports' Sam Bruchhaus joins the show from the Senior Bowl to discuss potential Vikings fits and look ahead to the Super Bowl. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports joins the show to discuss the Vikings' offseason decisions and what the team should do about J.J. McCarthy and the QB position. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Eagles officially announced that offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has been relieved of his duties. Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports discuss the move that seemed inevitable and try to figure out who will be the next OC. Which one of the hot-name coordinators could possibly end up in Philly, and will head coach Nick Sirianni have any say in who it will be? Thoughts on the Kevin Patullo firing (3:02) Is the Eagles OC job appealing? (11:46) Todd Monken (13:19) Mike McDaniel (17:54) Kliff Kingsbury (26:59) Brian Daboll (30:49) Kevin Stefanski (37:10) Ranking the candidates (42:22) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to preview the Eagles' matchup against the San Francisco 49ers at the Linc on Sunday. How will Vic Fangio prepare for Kyle Shanahan's explosive offense? How can the Eagles attack the 49ers defense? Plus, Shawn's Movie Minute and Sheil's review of 'Marty Supreme' (SPOILER ALERT). 49ers offense vs. Eagles defense (5:06) *SPOILER ALERT* 'Marty Supreme' (20:54) Fangio vs. Shanahan (33:23) Movie Minute (45:53) Eagles offense vs. 49ers defense (52:51) What should the Eagles game plan be? (1:00:42) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices