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Research Projects

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Unsupervised Machine Learning Reveals Poor Test Validity of the NFL 225-lb Bench Press for Intra-Position Variance and Draft OutcomesCompleted

Applying unsupervised machine learning to NFL Combine data to evaluate the validity of the 225-lb bench press repetition test — examining whether performance on this test predicts draft outcomes and whether variance within positions undermines its predictive utility.

Co-PI / Mentor
SE Riechman (Mentor), JB Mann
Co-Investigators
ST Stanelle
Funding
$800 · Huffines Institute Student Travel Grant
Timeline
2025

People

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Lab News

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Funding Awards

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$25,000

University / InstituteConfirmed

Huffine Institute

JP Bramhall Faculty Research Grant

2026–2028Colvin, LC (PI), Riechman, SE (C0-I), Finco, M - TCU (Co-I), Freeman, C - TCU (Co-I)

$6,725

University / InstituteConfirmed

Huffines Institute

Graduate Student Research Grants (x3 awardees)

2024–2027Williams, Doyle, Gage

$5,000

University / InstituteConfirmed

KNSM

Decoding Neural-Mechanical Coupling

2026–2027Burmeier AJ (PI); Riechman SE (CO-I)

$15,000

Professional Org.Pending

NSCA

Neural-Mechanical Coupling & Explosive Force (Doctoral Grant)

2026–2027Burmeier AJ (PI); Riechman SE, Yentes J, Mann JB (CO-I)