Mentor/s
Professor Mamun
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
Football has become a cornerstone of American culture. Over the last decade it has become the most popular spectator sport to watch. The sports attract men and women of all ages with its combination of high-speed contact, intensity, and variety of strategy. Salary cap limitations and players’ short time in the league creates a constantly changing environment. Rules and regulations like the salary cap, draft seating, and player negotiations are created to keep teams from becoming monopolies and competition even. However teams like the Patriots and Seahawks have seemed to find ways to maintain successful organizations against these forces. While other teams like the Browns and Lions have been symbols for disappointing their fan bases over and over again.
So, is there an equation to success in the NFL, and is defense the key to championships? Well, I have always had some ideas as to what defines a losing and winning franchise in the NFL. This semester I had the opportunity to test my theory and see if there is an equation for success in the NFL.
College and Major available
Economics, Finance BS
Location
Digital Commons
Start Day/Time
5-5-2021 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
5-5-2021 4:00 PM
Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Creative, Most Meaningful
Does Defense Still Win Championships
Digital Commons
Football has become a cornerstone of American culture. Over the last decade it has become the most popular spectator sport to watch. The sports attract men and women of all ages with its combination of high-speed contact, intensity, and variety of strategy. Salary cap limitations and players’ short time in the league creates a constantly changing environment. Rules and regulations like the salary cap, draft seating, and player negotiations are created to keep teams from becoming monopolies and competition even. However teams like the Patriots and Seahawks have seemed to find ways to maintain successful organizations against these forces. While other teams like the Browns and Lions have been symbols for disappointing their fan bases over and over again.
So, is there an equation to success in the NFL, and is defense the key to championships? Well, I have always had some ideas as to what defines a losing and winning franchise in the NFL. This semester I had the opportunity to test my theory and see if there is an equation for success in the NFL.
Students' Information
Andrew James Kannally SHU ID: 000810569 Cell: (508)-734-0242 Hometown: Walpole Massachusetts (5 mins away from Gillett Stadium, aka how my football addiction started) Majors: Finance & Econ Minors: Financial Analytics GPA: 3.3(Accumulative) 3.5 (Major) Clubs: Delta Tau Delta, Student Investment Fund, Current Internship: Acquistion Analyst Intern (Mioym Equities) -Distressed Asset Buy & Flip Fund Dream Job: Finding an Analytical Job for an NFL team. Especially drawn towards team building strategies (draft analytics, free agent valuations, league research)