Giants news, 10/27: Analytics, Alec Ogletree’s absence, more

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Shurmur: Analytics part of changing game

In various ways, coach Pat Shurmur is still being asked about his Monday night decision to go for a two-point conversion with the Giants trailing by eight. Friday, the question was phrased in regards to the growing popularity of analytics.

“It’s not popularity. At one point, we all thought the world was flat, and then you learn. At one point, nobody would allow the players to drink water – we’ve talked about water, right?,” Shurmur said. “In the old days, hydration wasn’t an issue, or it wasn’t a concern. Same thing, as we go forward, there’s new things…