ObjectivelyDrew
@objectivelydrew.bsky.social
Data over opinion (including mine)
College sports metrics
Design, UX, human/visual interaction
Father. Hot sauce chemist. Games of all kinds & their theory and design.
College sports metrics
Design, UX, human/visual interaction
Father. Hot sauce chemist. Games of all kinds & their theory and design.
Pinned
#promosky
I'm Drew, a designer in ad/marketing focused on the 👨🔬 behind human/visual interaction. More importantly...
I love data. Especially in sports. If you love that, please consider following here, and at
tinyurl.com/4weuh8rr
I also love:
🎮Video games
🎲 TTRPGs
🎨Creating
⁉️Game theory
Say hi!
I'm Drew, a designer in ad/marketing focused on the 👨🔬 behind human/visual interaction. More importantly...
I love data. Especially in sports. If you love that, please consider following here, and at
tinyurl.com/4weuh8rr
I also love:
🎮Video games
🎲 TTRPGs
🎨Creating
⁉️Game theory
Say hi!
Will playing in ASU colors unlock something within him?
First look at James Harden as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 8, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Will playing in ASU colors unlock something within him?
I'm dreaming about having this headline apply to my school next year.
Three early afternoon wins for happy fanbases hoping for turnarounds under first-year coaches:
Nova wins at G'town, clearly pacing to make the NCAAT.
NC State avoids a home letdown vs. Va. Tech, clearly pacing to make NCAAT.
Indiana beats Wisconsin by one in OT at home to remain in NCAAT picture.
Nova wins at G'town, clearly pacing to make the NCAAT.
NC State avoids a home letdown vs. Va. Tech, clearly pacing to make NCAAT.
Indiana beats Wisconsin by one in OT at home to remain in NCAAT picture.
February 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I'm dreaming about having this headline apply to my school next year.
Folks we have a definition Catch 22
We interrupt this trade analysis to inform you that Utah's Isaiah Collier just played all 48 minutes, handed out 22 assists, and possibly nuked the Jazz's entire draft strategy.
February 4, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Folks we have a definition Catch 22
Ethics in Design
Visual Informatics and Human Interaction
Creative Writing
Shakespearean Studies
History of American Indigenous Peoples
Visual Informatics and Human Interaction
Creative Writing
Shakespearean Studies
History of American Indigenous Peoples
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took at university.
Typography
Glassblowing
Painting
Packaging
Great Works of The Arts & Crafts Movement
Typography
Glassblowing
Painting
Packaging
Great Works of The Arts & Crafts Movement
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took at university.
Political philosophy
Women’s studies
Sociology of education
Psychoanalysis
Water polo
Political philosophy
Women’s studies
Sociology of education
Psychoanalysis
Water polo
January 31, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Ethics in Design
Visual Informatics and Human Interaction
Creative Writing
Shakespearean Studies
History of American Indigenous Peoples
Visual Informatics and Human Interaction
Creative Writing
Shakespearean Studies
History of American Indigenous Peoples
Nike's lies are even more bold than their Futura Condensed
Last year, I went to Cambodia to explore Nike's claim that it pays factory workers 1.9X the minimum wage on average. It wasn't true there.
My reporting partner, @matthewkish.bsky.social, went to Indonesia and asked ~100 workers whether they earn 1.9X. None did. Said one union official: "Bullshit."
My reporting partner, @matthewkish.bsky.social, went to Indonesia and asked ~100 workers whether they earn 1.9X. None did. Said one union official: "Bullshit."
Nike Says Its Factory Workers Make Nearly Double the Minimum Wage. In Indonesia, Workers Say, “It’s Not True.”
An average worker at the foreign factories that make Nike’s goods earns 1.9 times the local minimum wage, the company says. None of the workers The Oregonian/OregonLive spoke with in Nike’s second-lar...
www.propublica.org
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Nike's lies are even more bold than their Futura Condensed
They beat 3 SEC teams with winning records, and only 1 non-conf winning team (regular season). The 125th ranked strength of schedule by performance margins, only up to 92nd after the easiest playoff path against #42 Tulane—the one non-conf team above .500 from that easy schedule
Ole Miss represented everything — good and bad — about college football in '25
January 29, 2026 at 9:39 PM
They beat 3 SEC teams with winning records, and only 1 non-conf winning team (regular season). The 125th ranked strength of schedule by performance margins, only up to 92nd after the easiest playoff path against #42 Tulane—the one non-conf team above .500 from that easy schedule
I've been in a funk creatively and while this does not help my mood, the call to action hits home. I 100% agree and I want to push myself to make that effort.
I think the key that unlocks Dan was his desire to share the things he loved with other people. Wouldn’t be the worst way to honor him if we make the effort to do that for the things we love, too. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
Dan McQuade, 1983–2026 | Defector
Dan McQuade, our friend and colleague, died this week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife and young son. At the end of 2024, Dan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. The news of his diag...
defector.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:33 AM
I've been in a funk creatively and while this does not help my mood, the call to action hits home. I 100% agree and I want to push myself to make that effort.
I'm at a loss for words. I never knew Dan beyond his wonderful work and interaction with the Deadspin/Defector commentariat, but his ability to connect with so many people so easily will be sorely missed by me and countless others. RIP.
I look fwd to the re-reads.
I look fwd to the re-reads.
Rest in peace to one of the great bloggers and the de facto mayor of Philadelphia. It was my honor and pleasure to work with him. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
Dan McQuade, 1983–2026 | Defector
Dan McQuade, our friend and colleague, died this week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife and young son. At the end of 2024, Dan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. The news of his diag...
defector.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:26 AM
I'm at a loss for words. I never knew Dan beyond his wonderful work and interaction with the Deadspin/Defector commentariat, but his ability to connect with so many people so easily will be sorely missed by me and countless others. RIP.
I look fwd to the re-reads.
I look fwd to the re-reads.
What are the chances Eric Adams actually knew how any of this worked?
it's equal parts great and bizarre to see someone in office who seems genuinely proud to be a public servant
We're getting a snowstorm tomorrow. But New York City is prepared.
January 25, 2026 at 5:51 PM
What are the chances Eric Adams actually knew how any of this worked?
Trying to mend sanity by doing some stat work, but need to log off. Love you BlueSky folks, keep doing the damn thing.
January 24, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Trying to mend sanity by doing some stat work, but need to log off. Love you BlueSky folks, keep doing the damn thing.
I'm not all that surprised given that most universities are closer to operating like private equity properties than institutions with ties to local community.
Kinda surprised we haven’t seen St. Thomas or Minnesota alter anything over the last few days? Have these schools said anything? Have their athletic departments changed anything?
(I sent a note to both last week)
(I sent a note to both last week)
The Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis has been postponed by the NBA, sources tell ESPN, in wake of a man shot and killed Saturday in a confrontation with federal agents in the city. It's the second shooting there in a week, third this month, involving a federal officer.
January 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM
I'm not all that surprised given that most universities are closer to operating like private equity properties than institutions with ties to local community.
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Republicans: everyone must be able to carry any gun at all times,
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
January 24, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Republicans: everyone must be able to carry any gun at all times,
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
Just walked the dog and it was the least fun
Updated: Yep still cold AF
January 23, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Just walked the dog and it was the least fun
This is the only kind of preseason rankings that should ever exist.
Way, way, way too early 2026 Top 25 rankings.
(No one’s played any games yet so it’s just alphabetical)
(No one’s played any games yet so it’s just alphabetical)
January 23, 2026 at 2:04 AM
This is the only kind of preseason rankings that should ever exist.
Every time I wonder if I should be getting back into the NFL after years of mostly ignoring it, a story like this seems to pop
NFL sends mixed signals in its stance on genocide: defector.com/nfl-sends-mi...
NFL Sends Mixed Signals In Its Stance On Genocide | Defector
After a 30-6 playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair appeared in an ESPN postgame interview and drew national attention for the message written on his eye…
defector.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Every time I wonder if I should be getting back into the NFL after years of mostly ignoring it, a story like this seems to pop
No one brave enough to wade into the waters of objective statistical outcomes; all simply declare the final two teams to be the best two teams
Polling remains, as ever, an incredibly poor means to measure reality
Polling remains, as ever, an incredibly poor means to measure reality
January 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
No one brave enough to wade into the waters of objective statistical outcomes; all simply declare the final two teams to be the best two teams
Polling remains, as ever, an incredibly poor means to measure reality
Polling remains, as ever, an incredibly poor means to measure reality
I'm really looking forward to charting where Indiana ranks compared to other champions in performance against strength of schedule.
Spoiler: it's ahead of 2019 LSU. By a lot.
Spoiler: it's ahead of 2019 LSU. By a lot.
January 20, 2026 at 4:59 AM
I'm really looking forward to charting where Indiana ranks compared to other champions in performance against strength of schedule.
Spoiler: it's ahead of 2019 LSU. By a lot.
Spoiler: it's ahead of 2019 LSU. By a lot.
Congrats Indiana!! The simulator's average projection of 29-19 was only off by two points for each team, nailing the combined score.
sTem (scoring tempo margin) projection was even closer at 28-21.
It's amazing what a full season of data can project/when it is that close.
#cfb #cfbsky
sTem (scoring tempo margin) projection was even closer at 28-21.
It's amazing what a full season of data can project/when it is that close.
#cfb #cfbsky
January 20, 2026 at 4:50 AM
May the world feel our whole year of Big XII pain: What it's like to not get obvious roughing the passer or PI flags, sometimes multiple times on the same drive
FYI:
The 2002 Fiesta Bowl between Miami-Ohio State also had Big 12 refs.
The 2002 Fiesta Bowl between Miami-Ohio State also had Big 12 refs.
January 20, 2026 at 3:35 AM
May the world feel our whole year of Big XII pain: What it's like to not get obvious roughing the passer or PI flags, sometimes multiple times on the same drive
Oregon was objectively a better team than Miami even without healthy RBs. Voting outcomes like these are why polling can never be considered valid or reflective of reality.
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Oregon was objectively a better team than Miami even without healthy RBs. Voting outcomes like these are why polling can never be considered valid or reflective of reality.
So does anyone believe Miami can win this game? Or is it just a question of how many points Indiana can run up?
#cfb #cfbsky
#cfb #cfbsky
Bad news for Miami fans ...if you don't hold Indiana below 34 points, that's likely to be the point it's all over.
Indiana averages 42.6 points a game and wins 78.6% of simulations. The spread is an average of 14 points.
#cfb #cfbsky #cfbplayoff
Indiana averages 42.6 points a game and wins 78.6% of simulations. The spread is an average of 14 points.
#cfb #cfbsky #cfbplayoff
January 19, 2026 at 6:35 PM
It's been Caleb's signature move since college, it just didn't work out very often at USC. Growth??
I also remember how Tecmo Super Bowl didn’t care how far the QB had to throw so you could just run back and never get sacked
January 19, 2026 at 2:44 AM
It's been Caleb's signature move since college, it just didn't work out very often at USC. Growth??
Collingsworth talking about urgency like he hasn't seen the Bears play a first half all year
I appreciate that Caleb Williams gets the stinky throws out the way in the first 3 quarters
January 19, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Collingsworth talking about urgency like he hasn't seen the Bears play a first half all year
It was just 50° this past week, but the gods of true football heard the call and we have a kickoff temp of -2°.
I love this for the away fans who don't get to experience seasons.
I love this for the away fans who don't get to experience seasons.
January 18, 2026 at 9:48 PM
It was just 50° this past week, but the gods of true football heard the call and we have a kickoff temp of -2°.
I love this for the away fans who don't get to experience seasons.
I love this for the away fans who don't get to experience seasons.