William Oliver

Kentucky Basketball. Economics. Chess. Samford Grad 2018. City Coach at @knight_school

[Ramez Naam @ramez]

Everyone who cares about climate should understand this. Texas, with no pro-climate policies, has blown passed California in clean energy. In large part because Texas has less red tape and makes it easier to build.

[Chris Freiman @cafreiman]

Schumpeter: “The capitalist achievement does not typically consist in providing more silk stockings for queens but in bringing them within the reach of factory girls in return for steadily decreasing amounts of effort.”

[Dom2K @Dom_2k]

The nba should not be able to be this funny

[StartKyleOrton @startkyIeorton]

Oh no @robertmays the ultimate test

[FischerKing @FischerKing64]

29 years old, Stanford degree, chess grandmaster, successful teacher, commentator and streamer.

He’s been under intense pressure because of false cheating allegations, and showed signs of strain on stream. Good to reach out to friends when you know they’re having a tough time.

[Pokémon @Pokemon]

"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are."

[Jay Cuda @JayCuda]

sharing some ncaa tournament research

[The Great Randomizer @RandomizerGreat]

Look at this man:

A poker nobody who entered a $150,000 high-ticket tournament with close to zero experience and chances.

In one night, he destroyed world champions, won $8M, and vanished—leaving behind his trophy and a mysterious note.

Here's an unbelievable story...🧵

[lichess.org @lichess]

History has been made! We have a new challenger for the World Chess Championship:

Congratulations to 17-year-old Gukesh for winning the 2024 #FIDECandidates - the youngest player ever to qualify for the World Championship match!

[William Oliver @wc_oliver]

@UKSportsReports @KySportsRadio https://t.co/mWBLwqh4Cl

[Governor Andy Beshear @GovAndyBeshear]

Thank you for everything, Coach Cal.

[Boothe Bets @BootheBets]

It’s completely embarrassing that a team gets sent home by a play under 20 seconds remaining due to an officiating error.

Unacceptable in a win or go home tournament. They reviewed 5 plays in the last two minutes but couldn’t look at this.

Samford was ROBBED.

[Avalon Hill Games @AvalonHill]

We've heard the call to return to Valhalla loud and clear! We’re thrilled to partner with Renegade to bring back this beloved game in time for its 20th Anniversary. Pre-order the Master Set, Battle Box, and Terrain Pack today! Releasing this August!
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[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

Nick Saban had an INSANE resume at Alabama:

• 6x national champion
• 9x SEC champion
• 206-29 career record in 17 seasons

But financially, it's even crazier.

The "Flutie Effect" is when athletic accomplishments increase exposure and, eventually, enrollment.

And no one did it bigger than Saban.

Since Nick Saban arrived in 2007, Alabama's enrollment has increased from 25,000 students to 40,000 students.

That's a 60% jump compared to a 10% national average.

But the *type* of student matters much more.

Alabama went from the majority of its student body consisting of in-state students to the majority now being from out-of-state.

This is important because those students pay 3x more in annual tuition — $32,000 vs. $11,000 — and it means Alabama increased its annual revenue by hundreds of millions under Nick Saban.

Alabama paid him $130 million over 16 seasons, but you could argue he was worth more than $1 billion.

“Nick Saban is the best investment this university has ever made," said Alabama Chancellor Robert Witt.

[William Oliver @wc_oliver]

@HoopsInsight I feel like your UK analysis is consistently the highest level. I’m more than excited to see your thoughts than anybody else’s. Keep up the excellent work; it’s so appreciated.

[depths of wikipedia! @depthsofwiki]

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[College Basketball Reference @collegebb_ref]

Who is the most viewed men's team page in your state?

[William Oliver @wc_oliver]

@HoopsInsight You will be missed!

[William Oliver @wc_oliver]

Love these types of videos when a big sports thing happens

[Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini]

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