Weekly Newsletter. Welcome. UMN Fantasy Sports Analytics and Consulting Club. Week of October 22

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1 UMN Fantasy Sports Analytics and Consulting Club Weekly Newsletter Week of October 22 Welcome The UMN Fantasy Sports Analytics and Consulting Club (FSAC) would like to welcome you to our organization. Founded in Fall 2017, our club is a student-run organization devoted to the quantitative analysis of fantasy sports strategy and management. We seek to connect members who share a passion for applying statistical trends and data analysis to fantasy sports by providing a platform for communication and collaboration during the school year.

2 Meet your 2017 FSAC Club Officers Name : Jimmy Douglas Club Officer Position: President Major: Mathematics & Economics Name : Andrew Scattergood Club Officer Position: Vice President Major: Finance Name : Luke Haefner Club Officer Position: Secretary Major: Finance & Accounting Name : Martin Falkiner Club Officer Position: Public Relations Major: Marketing

3 Name : Carson Ayers Club Officer Position: Treasurer Major: Actuarial Science Name : Shane Price Club Officer Position: Sergeant-at-Arms Major: Environmental Engineering Name : Chris Pahl Club Officer Position: Historian Major: Economics Name : Sheldon Price Club Officer Position: Social Media Director Major: Finance Year In School: Fr NFL Week 7 Start Em, Sit Em Each week we will name 3 players you should look to start in your fantasy matchups as well as 3 you should avoid. This week s Start Em picks are: 1. Alvin Kamara (RB, New Orleans Saints) 2. Adrian Peterson (RB, Arizona Cardinals) 3. Pierre Garcon (WR, San Francisco 49ers)

4 This week s Sit Em picks are: 1. Davante Adams (WR, Green Bay Packers) 2. Cameron Brate (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 3. Kelvin Benjamin (WR, Carolina Panthers) FSAC Who s Back of the Week Each week we will nominate 3 comeback candidates for the upcoming matchups. This week s candidates are: 1. Brett Hundley (UCLA legend, people forget that) 2. Russell Wilson (hope he enjoyed his bye week) 3. NFL parity (no undefeated teams entering week 7) Key Inactives 1. Aaron Discount Double Check Rodgers (credit Anthony Barr) 2. The New York Football Giants Boat Boys (basically every receiver is hurt) 3. Gordon Hayward (T s and P s)

5 Friday s Folks, A weekly editorial brought to you by Sheldon Price Folks, it s been quite the roller-coaster week of fantasy football. The chaos began Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium with possibly the league s best quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, snapping his collarbone in a fashion that would make even Tony Romo proud. This, of course, exposed the Packers to the nation as possibly one of the worst teams in the league, with no defense and no offensive line. I would say they re destined for 4-12, but they still have time to sign Matt Flynn and pick up two Ws against the Lions. Anyways, the chaos continued into the Ezekiel Elliott court case saga. While we here at FSAC do not condone Zeke s (alleged) actions in anyway, he s been pulling moves in the courtroom that are making freshly freed O.J. Simpson blush. Elliot fantasy owners, such as myself, can breathe a sigh of relief for another week we don t have to stress over Alfred Thiccboi Morris vs. Darren Razorback Legend McFadden. Lastly, are we experiencing the resurrection of Adrian Peterson?? This mans ran from the Buccaneers defense like they were trying to give him effective methods of birth control (sorry if that offends folks, but seriously the guy s got at least 7 kids with many different women). Well, that just about wraps up Week 6. Good luck in your fantasy matchups and as always, Your team is trash. - Sheldon Link of The Week Each week we will post a link to an interesting article regarding analytics and fantasy sports. Check out this week s link here. To recommend an article you d like to share with everyone, just FantasySportsClubUMN@gmail.com with the article link and Link of The Week in the subject line!

6 Looking Ahead Next Week s Meeting When? Thursday October 26, 5:30 p.m. Where? Building, Room TBA All are welcome to discuss fantasy football, meet fellow club members, talk about the opportunities to join the club, and participate in fantasy sports mini games we have set up each week! If you are unable to make this meeting but are still interested in our club, us to subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date on club news! Tell your friends to join our list as well! If you or a friend are interested in joining, FantasySportsClubUMN@gmail.com or stop by a meeting to learn more about us! Be sure to follow our social media accounts as well! UMN Fantasy Sports Analytics and Consulting Club University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, Minneapolis MN