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The 2023 True Sack Rate (TSR): Week 18 Update (Final Rankings)

Trench Warfare β€’ 117 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Analysis Statistics Rankings Players Defense
  1. The 2023 True Sack Rate (TSR) metric differentiates sacks into four categories to evaluate pass-rush production accurately.
  2. The TSR provides valuable insights into how players earn sacks based on skill, technique, and circumstances.
  3. TSR results and rankings for edge rushers are available, including top performers in various efficiency metrics.

Let the Real Games Begin

Knicks Film School β€’ 687 implied HN points β€’ 10 Apr 23
🎾 Sports Basketball NBA Playoffs Defense Offense
  1. The Knicks are heading into the postseason with a pair of losses and uncertainties about Julius Randle's availability.
  2. Luka Doncic may want out of the Mavericks, and Kyrie Irving skipped his exit meeting, adding to the drama in Big D.
  3. Donovan Mitchell's pull-up 3-point shooting will be a key factor in the upcoming series between the Knicks and the Cavs.
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An Unprecedented Act

α΄‹ΚŸα΄€α΅Ύs β€’ 412 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jul 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Government Legislation Defense Corruption Disclosure
  1. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a significant UFO legislation: the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act of 2023.
  2. The legislation contains detailed definitions of terms like 'legacy programs', 'non-human intelligence', and 'unidentified anomalous phenomena'.
  3. The bill explores the potential use of eminent domain to recover UFO technology and biological materials from private entities, sparking controversy.

Trap Check

MatchQuarters β€’ 255 implied HN points β€’ 04 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Football Analysis Defense NFL Strategy
  1. The Chiefs' success formula in the modern game includes having a great QB, elite offense, and a middle-of-the-road defense that produces timely turnovers.
  2. The Chiefs have drafted strategically, with over half of their starters and eight of their 11 defensive starters drafted within the past three years.
  3. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been successful in creating a defense that leverages talent and uses MOFO coverages to play a bend-don't-break style.

Driving A Tank Through Our Climate Budget

Surfing the Future β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 01 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Climate Defense Security Conflict Peace
  1. Cutting climate spending to boost defense budgets can have negative consequences on addressing the climate and sustainability agenda.
  2. There is a growing concern about new levels of conflict fueled by cyberwarfare and genetic weapons, requiring more engagement with military and intelligence sectors.
  3. Future conflicts could harm the planet directly and shift focus away from crucial efforts to combat climate and biodiversity emergencies.

Thoughts on Defending the Pistol Spread

MatchQuarters β€’ 196 implied HN points β€’ 11 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Strategies Defense Coaching Tactics
  1. High school football shifted from power football to spread offenses like the Air Raid to accommodate smaller athletes.
  2. Defensive strategies needed to adapt to the spread offenses that maximize space and create lag in defensive scheme reactions.
  3. Modern defenses had to adjust to the changing offensive landscape with concepts like Zone Read and defending against Air Raid schemes.

Examples of governments doing good in house (or contracted) technical research

The Good blog β€’ 26 implied HN points β€’ 14 Feb 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Government Research Cybersecurity Defense Regulation
  1. Governments, particularly the US, are involved in a variety of technical research areas such as defense, regulatory agencies, and other government departments.
  2. There is a mix of in-house and contracted technical research, with some independent agencies excelling in this area.
  3. Defense research tends to dominate government technical research, with no clear pattern indicating whether in-house or contracted research is more successful.

The Lions' Stubbie/Special Cut-up from Week 1

MatchQuarters β€’ 157 implied HN points β€’ 14 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Football Defense Team Strategy Film analysis
  1. The Detroit Lions used a popular Trips coverage called Stubbie to surprise the Chiefs in Week 1.
  2. Stubbie, while having Cover 2 elements, is more related to Quarters than Cover 2 due to the locked CB on #1 WR.
  3. The Lions' decision to switch to Quarters as their base coverage in Week 1 paid off, with the use of Stubbie helping them effectively defend against the Chiefs.

Georgia's Defensive Philosophy

MatchQuarters β€’ 314 implied HN points β€’ 06 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Football Defense Coaching Analysis Philosophy
  1. Georgia's defensive philosophy focuses on controlling the line of scrimmage with elite talent and coaching.
  2. Despite losing key players to the NFL Draft, Georgia's defense remained strong and dominant in the 2022 season.
  3. Smart's defensive strategy emphasizes stopping the run with minimal defenders to achieve efficiency and success on the field.

In Defense of Biden and Trump

Common Sense with Bari Weiss β€’ 18 implied HN points β€’ 15 Feb 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Election Foreign Policy Defense
  1. Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are facing challenges, but some believe Biden's age isn't insurmountable.
  2. Matt Bennett argues that Biden's age brings experience and wisdom, while Trump's age shows chaos and anger, which could impact the election.
  3. Elbridge Colby believes Trump's stance on NATO is justified due to threats from Russia and the need to focus on China, urging NATO members to meet defense spending commitments to enhance European security.

India On The Heels Of USA In Defense And Space Manufacturing - Could It Outpace By 2030?

Golden Pineapple β€’ 31 implied HN points β€’ 25 Oct 23
πŸ’Ό Business Manufacturing Defense Space Funding Rounds
  1. India is making significant strides in defense and space manufacturing, with 10% of growing companies in the industry based there.
  2. The top 10 fastest growing companies in defense and space manufacturing include notable names like Mach Industries, Pixxel, and Vannevar Labs.
  3. About 70% of the 117 growing defense and space manufacturing companies prioritize the engineering department, showing a strong focus on technology and innovation.

Russo-Ukrainian War: The Reckoning

Big Serge Thought β€’ 16 implied HN points β€’ 15 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics War Conflict Strategy Defense Negotiation
  1. The Russo-Ukrainian War in the age of social media and cameras revealed the complexities of modern warfare.
  2. Footage from Ukraine offers valuable insight into tactics and weapon systems in near-real-time.
  3. American entertainment elements in war coverage may not reflect the reality of conflict outcomes and the challenges faced by both sides.

Why can't we shoot down drones?

Nathan’s Substack β€’ 4 HN points β€’ 09 Feb 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Military Defense Drones Acquisition Innovation
  1. In the face of drone threats, the issue is more political than technical, with acquisition processes being slow and bureaucratic.
  2. Obsolete air defense doctrines make it difficult to track and counter drones effectively, necessitating a shift in strategies.
  3. Technologically, there are solutions for detecting and neutralizing drones, including directed energy weapons, but bureaucratic hurdles are hindering their deployment.

Disclosure of Anomalous Phenomena

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast β€’ 30 implied HN points β€’ 06 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Government International relations Policy Diplomacy Defense
  1. Congress has passed legislation to share information on anomalous phenomena with the public.
  2. The US military official David Grusch testified about hidden UAP activities in US Government programs.
  3. Former and current government officials are cooperating to disclose information about recovered materials and crafts from space.

The Festival of Jackasses

The Radar β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 11 Aug 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Government Legislation Defense Military Congress
  1. We elect the members of Congress, so their behavior reflects us as a society. There's always been a presence of 'jackasses' in politics, but we notice them more as we become jaded to their actions.
  2. Senator Tommy Tuberville's abuse of power in blocking military officer nominations is causing significant disruptions in the military's functioning. His actions are impacting readiness and causing distractions within the defense establishment.
  3. Tuberville's actions highlight the risk of one individual holding national defense hostage based on personal opinions. This emphasizes the importance of preventing such instances to maintain a strong defense and safeguard against exploitation by adversaries.

He Just Can't Win: After Enduring Chinese Balloon Criticism, Republican Calls Biden 'Trigger-happy'

The Washington Current β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 13 Feb 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Government Defense Intelligence Military Security
  1. Republicans criticize Biden for not acting on Chinese spy balloon, then call him 'trigger-happy' for taking down other objects.
  2. US shot down multiple unidentified flying objects after the Chinese balloon incident, raising security concerns.
  3. Increased vigilance post-balloon incident leads to heightened detection of aerial objects in the US and Canada.

Anduril - Forging the $8Bn Defense Tech Unicorn

Termsheet by Attack Capital β€’ 13 implied HN points β€’ 06 Jul 23
πŸ’Ό Business Technology Defense Startups Venture Capital Innovation
  1. Anduril is a defense company focusing on autonomous systems for war monitoring with AI and computer vision.
  2. Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus VR, started Anduril after being fired from Facebook for donating to a pro-trump organization.
  3. Anduril's product suite includes Lattice OS, Force Protection, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Underwater Vehicles.

The Art of Moving Target Defense

ussphoenix β€’ 14 implied HN points β€’ 04 May 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Cybersecurity Strategy Defense
  1. Traditional defense strategies like firewalls and antivirus are no longer sufficient against sophisticated cyber attacks.
  2. Moving target defense involves knowing your network, understanding enemy tactics, and using deception to confuse attackers.
  3. Implementing a moving target defense strategy can help organizations stay ahead of cyber threats by evolving and adapting their defense tactics.

International Cartels

Economic Forces β€’ 2 implied HN points β€’ 19 Oct 23
🌐 International Cartels Politics Economics Theory Defense
  1. International cartels face challenges in surviving due to incentives to cheat and antitrust laws
  2. One theory suggests that international cartels may be formed to offset wartime distortions and attract investment through higher prices
  3. Another theory proposes that international cartels could serve as a way for countries to prevent alignment with enemies by providing benefits through monopoly profits

War Is Complicated.

Trying to Understand the World β€’ 3 implied HN points β€’ 03 May 23
🌍 World Politics War Military Defense Mercenaries Strategy
  1. War is incredibly complex, involving strategic objectives, sectoral policies, and defense capabilities.
  2. Equipment alone does not equate to capability in warfare; there is a need for proper training, integration, and maintenance.
  3. The concept of modern mercenaries in warfare is often rooted in misconceptions and unrealistic expectations of their capabilities and impact.