Articles by Michael Pastuovic


Three Breakout Hitters for the 2021 Season

Author: Mark Leonardi (markleonardi2023@u.northwestern.edu) There’s no way around it: the 2020 MLB season was unique in a way that we will hopefully never see again. Sure it gave us a glimpse into the future with…


What makes a Tennis GOAT?

Author: Max Marks (maxmarks2023@u.northwestern.edu) For several years, “20 majors” was Roger Federer’s claim to goat status. But as of October 11, 2020, his younger Spanish counterpart, Rafael Nadal, has caught him, igniting a fresh new…


The Numbers behind Penalty Shootout in World Cup

Author: Bannasorn Paspanthong (bannasornpaspanthong2023@u.northwestern.edu), McCormick There is a saying that, in soccer, a penalty shootout cannot be practiced at the training ground because it can only be practiced in the real stadium in front of…



2020 NL Wild Card Series Preview

Author: Mike Pastuovic (Weinberg ’23) The National League Wild Card Series begin on Wednesday, and for the first time ever, eight NL teams have the chance to win the Commissioner’s Trophy. Each of the eight…


NFL Week 1 FanDuel Cash Games Guide

Author: Henry Faversham (Weinberg ‘22) Week 1 of the NFL season started with the Kansas City Chiefs putting a clinic against the Houston Texans on Thursday night. Now, Sunday is upon us, and we’re excited…


2020 Fantasy Football Draft Guide

Author: Henry Faversham (Weinberg ’22) It’s that time of the year again.  We’re less than one week away from the start of the opener of the 2020 NFL season between the Texans and Chiefs. Nevertheless,…


Five Underrated U-21 Youngsters

Author: Taehyung Kim (Weinberg ’21) As the coronavirus put a major halt to all normal life, fans of European professional soccer have never been more desperate for the return of the sport. This friendly article…


Beginner’s Guide to Advanced Hockey Statistics

Author: Dan DeMonte (Weinberg ’20) Even though the NHL season has been suspended indefinitely, there’s still plenty to talk about to keep the game alive, especially when it comes to hockey analytics. Moments of pause like…