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Zach Fein writes for FeinSports.com. He also contributes to FF Writers With Hair with fellow Bleacher Creatures Tosten Burks, Alex Kozora, and Gage Arnold.

He tends to write mostly about baseball and football, but will write an occasional basketball article here and there.

He thinks that stats tell the most story of a player's value, but that doesn't mean one can justify Justin Morneau as MVP because of his insane RBI numbers.

Zach's Recent Articles

DENVER - OCTOBER 04: Elivs Dumervil #92 of the Denver Broncos celebrates his sack of quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys with teammates Darrell Reid #95 and Wesley Woodyard #59 during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 4, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Cowboys 17-10. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NFL: Examining the In-Season Correlation of Defensive Performance

Published about 1 month ago
225 reads 7 comments

GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 19: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers on October 19, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Wisconsin. The Packers won 34-14. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

NFL: Regression to the Mean, Sample Size, and In-Season Projections

Published 2 months ago
720 reads 21 comments

SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 15: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks on the sidelines during the game with the San Diego Chargers on August 15, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Seahawks won 20-17. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

NFL: How Breakout and Breakdown Seasons Affect Future Performance

Published 2 months ago
1,412 reads 12 comments

INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts stands on the field during the game against the Tennessee Titans on December 28, 2008 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

2009 Fantasy Projections: Charting Manning's Downfall and Portis' Dependability

Published 3 months ago
6,386 reads 28 comments

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Zach Writes About

NFL (54),
Football (52),
Stats (37),
Fantasy Football (23),
MLB (14),
Preview/Prediction (12),
Fantasy (12),
Rankings/List (10)

Zach Fein commented on Reviewing the Importance of Playoff Closers, Part Two
Cody Swartz responded to a comment on Does a Team Really Need a Dominant Closer to Win the World Series?
Cody Swartz responded to a comment on Does a Team Really Need a Dominant Closer to Win the World Series?
Josh Dhani responded to a comment on What The Hell Is Wrong With the ESPN Body Issue?
Andrew Nuschler responded to a comment on Say It with Me: Tim Lincecum Is the 2009 National League Cy Young
Andrew Nuschler responded to a comment on Say It with Me: Tim Lincecum Is the 2009 National League Cy Young
Zach Fein responded to a comment on Defense Wins Championships| Which Defense Is Better: 3-4 Or 4-3?

The Short List What Zach thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Johnnie Lee Higgins
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 wins
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan is the best basketball player of all time, though I'll say Russell because of his 11 championships
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky, no question
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

N/A
Schumacher or Senna?

N/A
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 12

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by JW
about 1 month ago

you might like this Oiler great:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272178-crazy-canton-cuts-bob-talamini
by try
about 1 month ago

Hey what a game on MNF, can check it out if you get a chance:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271111-mnfthe-dolphins-unleash-a-wildcat-on-rex-ryan-and-the-jets
by Cody
about 1 month ago

Brad Lidge, Brian Fuentes, Jonathan Broxton, and Mariano Rivera got it done.

Huston Street, Jonathan Papelbon, Ryan Franklin, and Joe Nathan did not.

The first four will be playing in the next round. The last four will not.

I think that's proof just how important closers are to their respective teams in the playoffs...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271105-reviewing-the-importance-of-playoff-closers-pt-2
by Josh
about 1 month ago

My farewell to Bleacher Report :(
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270365-my-goodbye-to-bleacher-report
by Alex
about 1 month ago

Week 5 here we go!

Will the Chiefs do something for the first time in 32 years today?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270113-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-five/show_full
by Josh
about 1 month ago

The NBA preseason has started, but I and like many of you other NBA fans, are just anxious for the regular season to start. I know I am, and guess what, so is Amare Stoudemire. Note: Watch out for this guy coming this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269583-nba-talk-you-better-watch-out-for-amare-stoudemire-this-season

I hope you have time to comment and leave your feedback or thoughts. Also, I'd love to read your articles on my BB. Sorry that I can't reach to all of you. I am really busy but I'll be able to just READ your article but not be able to comment probably. Hope you understand.

Thanks,
Josh Dhani
by Cody
about 1 month ago

You know what... do teams really need a great closer to win the World Series?

Yes. Unfortunately for my Phillies...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267053-does-a-team-really-need-a-dominant-closer-to-win-the-world-series
by James
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257301-vince-young-more-than-a-quarterback-a-real-man
My apologies for posting this on your board, but I really felt that I needed to write this and I really want you and everyone else to hear this message. I hope that you will give me your opinion.
by JW
2 months ago

you like NFL Legends?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252657-crazy-canton-cuts-les-richter
by Jersey Al
2 months ago

A look back at the NFL's oldest rivalry:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253020-green-bay-packers-vs-chicago-bears-great-moments-from-a-classic-rivalry
by Adrian Staehle
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252862-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99
by try
2 months ago

Another 1
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251930-dallas-cowboysit-just-isnt-meant-to-be
by Doug
2 months ago

Zach,

Time to rev up the comments and start the new football season. Here is a preview I wrote:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247858-favre-versus-rodgers-2009-preview

Doug Dwyer
by James
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247068-whats-not-to-like-about-the-crimson-tide

My first college article!
by Leroy
2 months ago

Thanks for the congrats on #20! I'm so far behind on my BB that I just now noticed it. Much appreciated!

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NFL: Examining the In-Season Correlation of Defensive Performance

NFL: Regression to the Mean, Sample Size, and In-Season Projections

NFL: How Breakout and Breakdown Seasons Affect Future Performance

2009 Fantasy Projections: Charting Manning's Downfall and Portis' Dependability

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