"Aaron Schatz discussed his highly negative experience with the venture capitalists who bought and ultimately killed Football Outsiders, which resulted in the loss of nearly decades of football analysis."
"The conversation highlighted the uneasy present and uncertain future of public-facing sports analytics, particularly in the context of Pro Football Focus and the vanishing early internet."
"The discussion emphasized the importance of an ecosystem where people can learn and demonstrate their skills, which is crucial for the integrity of sports media conversations."
Drew's intense football fandom is met with a more average interest from his co-host, prompting a compromise for an NFL Draft episode featuring Aaron Schatz. Schatz shares his negative experiences with venture capitalists who dismantled Football Outsiders, leading to the loss of valuable football analysis. The conversation also touches on the current state of public-facing sports analytics, the impact of gambling on analytics work, and the importance of a supportive ecosystem for skill development in sports media.
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