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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Hey folks, After 4 college football seasons, Bite-Sized Bison will effectively be shutting down after Indiana's 2025 season. A letter from me: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/farewell-f...

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Farewell, from BSB

As tough as it is, it's time to say goodbye to Bite-Sized Bison.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Made this for a class and wanted to share: Indiana drive progression and outcomes during the 2024 season, contextualized in one image.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I love Curt Cignetti’s commitment to leaving Big Ten Media Days as a headliner. Indiana needs that.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Last night as Bloomington kitties. Busy first 5 years of life! Little Rock ➡️ Bloom ➡️ Indy

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Recently wrote about how Curt Cignetti has sped up Indiana's recruiting pace. The difference is STARK, as shown in the chart. Read more here: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/curt-cigne...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

ESPN's data visualizations on its tennis broadcasts are some of the network's best work these days.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

This game looks like it’s the featured event of a highly produced corporate retreat.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

This year, folks donated $544 to this modest fundraiser. That’s a 93% increase from last year! In total, it’s raised $826 between 2024 and 2025. Thank you to those who’ve donated. Really means a lot to me.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It’s not my team, but I’ll always support the state on this stage 🤝 Pacers in 6.

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Bill Connelly @espnbillc.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

What WOULD change if the SEC moved to 9-game conference schedules? I did the math. The difference isn't insignificant -- 1.5 fewer 9-win teams per year, 2 fewer bowl teams. And they should do it anyway because it'd be fun as hell. (And, yes, because of the money.) www.espn.com/college-foot...

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CFP format debate: Would SEC change cost bids? Does the 11+5 make the most sense?

The debate about the future format of the CFP is raging. Particularly, how it hurts or helps the biggest leagues.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

This morning, I reached 49 miles! This fundraiser is open through Saturday night, if you'd like to make a contribution. Super proud of doing this for a second year and thankful to those who have donated.

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CFBNumbers @cfbnumbers.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Cumulative Expected Points Added for some* of the top returning QBs to CFB (ones that have a decent ish sample size). John Mateer has had a fantastic start to his career, can Cade Klubnik continue the upward trajectory?

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Honored to be in this starter pack and a few others, as an independent newsletter!

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Adam Hoge @adamhoge.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

This is extremely important as Ben Johnson takes over as #Bears head coach: passing game EPA now matters more than turnover margin 🔊

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Bill Barnwell @billbarnwell.com · 24/05/2025

Hi new followers! If you stick around, you'll hear about how much I love the Mesh passing concept (two crossers, an over route above them, usually a wheel or rail route from a running back). It's the best play in football. Here are the three worst reps I saw of it from NFL teams in 2024.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

There have been four new BSBs in the last 10 days, as we progress through the least interactive stage of the CFB calendar. I'm going to link them below.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

ESPN dropped its post-spring SP+ ratings, so in response to IUFB fans' excitement, I created this win probability distribution chart, based on 20k simulations.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

🚨 New BSB 🚨 Previewing Big Ten offensive lines for the 2025 season There's a lot in here, but you might be most interested in my 1-18 preseason ranking near the end. Check it out: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/previewing...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Incoming OL snaps in the Big Ten: With Current Team v. Elsewhere

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

In one year, Indiana built its interior DL from one of the least effective to the 2nd-most havoc-wreaking unit in the B1G (see chart). It also recently earned a DT commit from what would be the 12th-highest rated signing in program history. Read more: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/indianas-s...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Growing up, no one under our roof had a high school diploma. Only a few in our distant family had college degrees. Yesterday, I celebrated earning my Master’s degree, a privilege I had always assumed was not for me.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

It's May, which means I'm running 49 miles for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention. Last year, I raised $282 for AFSP. Suicide has affected me and my loved ones very closely in many ways. and I know we aren't alone. Visit the link for facts, and consider donating ❤️: gofund.me/c42e65f4

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Bite-Sized Bison is currently the No. 17 rising sports Substack in the world. You can get 20% off a year of BSB here: bitesizedbison.substack.com/subscribe?co...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

New BSB Bison Bites: - The last 15 years of the Final Four in KenPom efficiency - Indiana defensive red zone production in 2024 (see chart below) - Indiana defense in the A-gap - How Rourke fits in the current draft class Read: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/bison-bite...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Years ago, when I was souring on full-time sports journalism, I put out a tweet that was a bit too honest and against traditional ideas for finding success in the business. It was quote-tweeted by a reporter at The Athletic, so I deleted it lol

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

KenPom adjusted efficiencies for Final Four teams since 2010 vs. Indiana's adjusted efficiencies (by HC era) Highlighted 2025 Final Four teams, which are particularly efficient as a group.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I’ve not been good at skeeting. I apologize. Curt Cignetti announced transfer WR Tyler Morris will miss the 2025 season due to injury. That’s a very tough loss for Indiana. Wrote about him in January:

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

BSB on Darian DeVries is live! Tons of data in here, and it still doesn't feel like I scratched the surface. Plenty more in the coming months. For now: a few thousand words. bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/introducin...

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Introducing Darian DeVries

Indiana Men's Basketball has its next head coach -- Darian DeVries, from West Virginia (and Drake).

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Preview for No. 8 Utah and No. 9 Indiana in the NCAAT First Round #iuwbb It'll be raining threes, folks.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Only 71 WRs have played each of the last 5 seasons in the NFL. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is one of them. Here's a peek into the latest BSB, which lays out the specific role NWI has carved out for himself in the NFL. Read more here: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/bison-bite...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Your outie reads an insightful, data-driven newsletter about Indiana Football, called Bite-Sized Bison.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Selling out your identity because investors demand more profit is tough.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Wrote about Indiana's CB2 position battle heading into Spring Camp, featuring the image below. 2024 Reception Rate Allowed v. Passes Defended Rate by CBs Read here: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/spring-pos...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Wrote about Indiana’s left guard position heading into Spring Camp. bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/pre-spring...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Doing something on the Indiana defensive line for BSB soon and created this chart. Among linemen with 180+ pass-rush snaps: Team total pass-rush snaps vs. Team total pressures Not shown: Indiana was among 29 teams with 6+ DLs with 180+ pass-rush snaps.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Some NCAAT watch for IUBB: - KenPom has IU 50th, EvanMiya 45th - Bart Torvik has IU's odds at 28% (up from 3.4% 2 weeks ago) - EvanMiya has IU's resume ranked 52nd with "Some work to do" just outside the field - KenPom has IU favored in 3 of its last 4 Buckle up.

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

ICYMI: It might’ve seemed risky to boost the assistant salary pool by $1M and dedicate more than half of that increase toward making the DC IU’s first million-dollar assistant after making less than $200k at JMU. It more than paid for itself. bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/bison-bite...

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Bison Bites: Dispatch #9

Data bites touching on: Bryant Haines' updated salary, overall PFF FBS rankings, men's basketball lineup efficiency, and offensive/defensive cumulative EPA in 2024

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I do editions of BSB called Bison Bites, where I take 3-5 data points and write about them a bit. Intended to be more brief than typical BSBs. The latest: - Last notes on coaching salaries - IU led in top-500 PFF grades - IUBB lineup analysis Read here: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/bison-bite...

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Bison Bites: Dispatch #9

Data bites touching on: Bryant Haines' updated salary, overall PFF FBS rankings, men's basketball lineup efficiency, and offensive/defensive cumulative EPA in 2024

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Indiana-UCLA preview: - IU needs to find a scoring advantage inside. - Kobe Johnson and Tyler Bilodeau are my primary concerns. - Hoosiers need a strong start. All explained here: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/iumbb-prev...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

New BSB! Bison Bites Dispatch 8: - Big Ten MBB scoring differential by minute (see chart) - Crediting a running game to RBs, OLs, and OC scheme - Investing in the trenches is wise for Indiana Read: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/bison-bite...

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Google is on the verge of fumbling an easy bag with YouTube TV

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taylor, from bite-sized bison @bytaylorl.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

#iubb preview for this afternoon: Biggest note, imo: In its last 7 games, IU has allowed teams to shoot 40.1% from three, and UM ranks in the top-20% for attempted 3s and in the top-15% for 3pt%. Another one of those games. Read more: bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/iumbb-prev...

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