We're one week into March, and you know what that means: a daily-evolving slate of games with massive NCAA tournament implications.
Like Wednesday night's Northeast Conference final between LIU and Robert Morris.
Seriously.
As the best and best-known teams in the country gear up for tournament play, here at GK Central, we're still focused on Giant Killers (here's a refresher on how we define them) who could emerge from the murky depths of smaller conferences. And this year, there are more than you might realize.
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Peter Keating
Keating's blog covers the world of statistics and analytics. He will examine concepts for evaluating athletes and teams across all sports, not just those commonly associated with sabermetrics. He'll introduce researchers who are developing sports analytical tools. And he will present and examine "Next Level" findings from ESPN -- data analysis that goes beyond official statistics to explain strategies and performance.
Keating is a senior writer at ESPN the Magazine, where he has covered investigative and financial stories since 1999. He coordinates The Mag's annual "Ultimate Standings" project, which ranks all pro franchises according to how much they give back to fans. His work on concussions in football has earned awards from the Deadline Club, the New York Press Club and the Center for the Study of Sport in Society.
As an athlete, Keating has always combined the speed of Lou Piniella with the glovework of Darryl Strawberry, two childhood favorites. He lives in Montclair, N.J., with his wife, Karen, and their daughters, Eleanor and Samantha.
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