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Michigan QBs coach Matt Weiss’ game strategy, analytics background could be valuable to program

It’s December 2018, the 7-6 Baltimore Ravens need to rattle off three wins in the final three weeks of the season to make the playoffs. Each moment of each game is crucial, as one misstep could cost the team a post-season berth. Enter the impact of Matt Weiss and his analytical prowess.

“John Harbaugh’s mind wasn’t racing after the Baltimore Ravens failed to convert a third down at the Buccaneers’ 7-yard line Sunday. The 11th-year coach didn’t ask assistants or stats gurus whether he should keep the offense on the field midway through the second quarter and never looked toward kicker Justin Tucker.