Nostalgia has had a moment over the last few years. After the revival of things like vinyl records and physical media, are physical tickets next? Wrote more the utility of a post-event keepsake in a mobile-first world. Read my latest below: omarzahran.medium.com/is-it-time-to-…

"Him" offers an extreme look at less savory side of football. Wrote more about football devotion, damage, and the business of a sport that we are all too often quick to ignore. My latest below on Medium omarzahran.medium.com/him-the-underb…

Anyone that knows me knows I absolutely suck at making desserts. With this chocolate truffle kit I was muddling around with yesterday, I made these. A decent variety of chocolate, s’mores, orange, and mocha espresso variants. Not too bad even if they don’t look so great 😂

The surprise of the young NFL season has been Daniel Jones and the Colts. The quarterback has re-invented himself, a showcase of the second chance era we are in. Wrote more about Jones' leap and QBs finding better situations in my latest on Substack open.substack.com/pub/deepcover/…

I had the pleasure of joining my friend Drew Davis on his podcast recently to talk about the book “Difficult Men”, prestige TV, and the importance of reading books. It was a super fun convo, check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/3Dz1E1…

New podcast episode! This week I'm joined by Tyler Hochman, CEO of FORE Enterprises. Tyler and I talk about the growth of AI usage in sports, how data absorption is appealing, and whether valid critiques of AI will turn off some sports teams and leagues. open.spotify.com/episode/0rG3V1…

In the analytics era, coaches are more aggressive than ever on fourth down. And yet, in end-of-game situations, they default to being more cautious and conservative. Wrote more about this tendency and why it can cost teams games in my latest on Substack open.substack.com/pub/deepcover/…

Arch Manning hasn't lived up to the hype as of yet. He is a reminder that development takes time and that the standards we trade in are often unattainable. Check out my latest on Substack below: open.substack.com/pub/deepcover/…

New episode! I’m joined by Neha from Girls at the Ballpark to talk about robot umps and the way that baseball is using tech. We go deep on the ABS system, human error, and the math problem of sports. It’s a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it! open.spotify.com/episode/7rLhTR…

I love Mike Brown

Ricky Watters had a successful career: a champion, playoff records, and 14K+ scrimmage yards. Yet the Hall of Fame has eluded him due to one play & four words. Wrote more about Watters' career and whether the punishment truly fits the crime. My latest: omarzahran.medium.com/performance-pe…

Penn State wins a lot of games, just not when it matters the most. Maybe it is time to realize that they are simply a good but not great college football program as the results have indicated for years. My latest on Substack below: open.substack.com/pub/deepcover/…

The Knicks kicked the tires on a Giannis trade, and were his only destination choice. It says a lot about how far the Knicks have come and the bet on continuity that could define Leon Rose’s tenure. My latest for Knicks Fan TV 🏀🎥📺🏁 below: knicksfantv.beehiiv.com/p/leon-rose-s-…

Magic projecting to win more games than the Knicks is interesting and placing a lot of faith in the Bane acquisition imo

Feels like once again the Knicks have capitalized on another team letting a good coach go. Never been this confident in a front offices ability to spot opportunities as I am with this group

The Saints ended a 27-year drought of a drafted QB winning a game for the franchise. It was a reflection of a franchise that has de-prioritized the QB position and shows just how important investing in the position is. Read my latest on Substack below: open.substack.com/pub/deepcover/…

Throw some Henny on it

New podcast episode! Let's talk about youth sports. I'm joined by Ryan Rucker to talk about overzealous parenting, AAU culture, specialization, and more! Always a great time chatting with Ryan, and we talked a little Pacers at the end too. Check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/7kGlGB…

The death of Kyren Lacy is a modern tragedy. One that showcases the pervasiveness of racism, the internet outrage machine, and a lack of consideration for the impact of words. I wrote more on Lacy and why we need to be better as human beings below: omarzahran.medium.com/racism-social-…

F1 has seen a surge in popularity recently, blending compelling drama with high-speed action. At COTA in Austin next week, Barilla is telling a story of Italian Sundays through racing, a reminder of the cultural resonance of sports. My latest on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/deepcover/…