John Urschel has spent his life pursuing passions in two vastly different worlds: mathematics and football. As much student as he was athlete in college, Urschel was already making headlines for his ...

Pro football player and MIT doctoral student John Urschel may represent an unusual combination of abilities and interests, but he told an audience of math students and faculty at the University of ...

John Urschel is an offensive linesman for the Baltimore Ravens, and he's also a published mathematician. He talks to David Greene about his love of math and why he plays in the NFL. We're going to ...

For years, football fans have eagerly awaited the release of the latest in the “Madden” video game series. This December, in conjunction with Discovery Education and the NFL Players Association, EA ...

We could sure use it. There's an intriguing article at the numbers-heavy "Football Outsiders" website talking about applying the standardized statistical principles that are now accepted and ...

Every time John Urschel has found himself at a crossroads, his mother has nudged him toward a life of academia. Every time, football’s pull proved stronger. During his college recruitment, she urged ...