A Sea Of Red

This is based on 247 so it isn't a perfect picture, but it is an interesting look on our schedule and our ability to play above expectation based on recruits brought in. By these numbers (which are simply based on recruiting expectations that don't alway pan out) we should end at 2-10 this season.

Liberty - 153.48 (#133)

Syracuse - 574.82 (#62)
ULL - 406.29 (#103)
Buffalo - 284.74 (#126)
Hampton - 104.67 (#142)
UNM - 401.90 (#104)
NMS - 269.79 (#127)
Maine - 30.23 (#194)
Rutgers - 587.28 (#58)
UMASS - 358.88 (#114)
BYU - 560.78 (#68)
UVA - 580.28 (#59)
NMS - 269.79 (#127)

These numbers are based on the Team Talent Ranking which factors in all recruits on their current roster. You can look at it here: https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Footb ... Composite/

Note: AGG is a perfect example of the flaw in this analysis. He is not even factored into our recruit score because 247 didn't have a profile for him when recruited.

Only numbers that matter are on the scoreboard. ESPN/247 and others are creating too many worthless numbers. It's currently worst in baseball than football, but football is closing the gap. I have followed MLB since 1963. Everyday I see numbers used in stats that I have no idea what they are or mean. example WAP.

It's like Mike Trout said, only stats that matter are hits and RBIs.

ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 1:27 pm Only numbers that matter are on the scoreboard. ESPN/247 and others are creating too many worthless numbers. It's currently worst in baseball than football, but football is closing the gap. I have followed MLB since 1963. Everyday I see numbers used in stats that I have no idea what they are or mean. example WAP.

It's like Mike Trout said, only stats that matter are hits and RBIs.

So which is it?

ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 1:27 pm Only numbers that matter are on the scoreboard. ESPN/247 and others are creating too many worthless numbers. It's currently worst in baseball than football, but football is closing the gap. I have followed MLB since 1963. Everyday I see numbers used in stats that I have no idea what they are or mean. example WAP.

It's like Mike Trout said, only stats that matter are hits and RBIs.

Can we develop some annual superlatives or tags...Ballcoach is the most contrary individual I've ever regularly encountered on a message board. As I was making the op I literally told myself I'd put money on the first reply being from Ballcoach being a negative nancy. (If this is taken as a personal attack I do apologize, I am legitimately a fan of annual superlatives on boards...he should be rewarded for his diligence.)

ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 1:27 pm Only numbers that matter are on the scoreboard. ESPN/247 and others are creating too many worthless numbers. It's currently worst in baseball than football, but football is closing the gap. I have followed MLB since 1963. Everyday I see numbers used in stats that I have no idea what they are or mean. example WAP.

It's like Mike Trout said, only stats that matter are hits and RBIs.

Additionally, I suppose we should stop looking at recruiting classes altogether because the stats and numbers that produce expectations are worthless?

Liberty 17
New Mexico 10

Liberty's defense had a some good hits, but no runs were driven in because it's football.

Well, we can shut the board down til Saturday. Nothing more to talk about.

FLAMEfromBAMA wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 1:54 pm

ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 1:27 pm Only numbers that matter are on the scoreboard. ESPN/247 and others are creating too many worthless numbers. It's currently worst in baseball than football, but football is closing the gap. I have followed MLB since 1963. Everyday I see numbers used in stats that I have no idea what they are or mean. example WAP.

It's like Mike Trout said, only stats that matter are hits and RBIs.

Can we develop some annual superlatives or tags...Ballcoach is the most contrary individual I've ever regularly encountered on a message board. As I was making the op I literally told myself I'd put money on the first reply being from Ballcoach being a negative nancy. (If this is taken as a personal attack I do apologize, I am legitimately a fan of annual superlatives on boards...he should be rewarded for his diligence.)

Not taken as a personal attack.

Some of my posts are jokes, some are factual and some are to generate board traffic. I know of only 3 or 4 individuals who are smart enough to distinguish which is what.

Well, I for one think you do a great job at being active and I am officially casting my vote for you to be dubbed Board Contrarian 2019.

FLAMEfromBAMA wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 2:38 pm Well, I for one think you do a great job at being active and I am officially casting my vote for you to be dubbed Board Contrarian 2019.

FlamefromBama, do you live in Alabama ?

Sure do

ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 2:36 pm

FLAMEfromBAMA wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 1:54 pm

ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 1:27 pm Only numbers that matter are on the scoreboard. ESPN/247 and others are creating too many worthless numbers. It's currently worst in baseball than football, but football is closing the gap. I have followed MLB since 1963. Everyday I see numbers used in stats that I have no idea what they are or mean. example WAP.

It's like Mike Trout said, only stats that matter are hits and RBIs.

Can we develop some annual superlatives or tags...Ballcoach is the most contrary individual I've ever regularly encountered on a message board. As I was making the op I literally told myself I'd put money on the first reply being from Ballcoach being a negative nancy. (If this is taken as a personal attack I do apologize, I am legitimately a fan of annual superlatives on boards...he should be rewarded for his diligence.)

Not taken as a personal attack.

Some of my posts are jokes, some are factual and some are to generate board traffic. I know of only 3 or 4 individuals who are smart enough to distinguish which is what.

Claiming to be stupid as a fox isn't flying with me.

FLAMEfromBAMA wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 2:50 pmSure do

What area of Alabama ?
Will you be at Talladega race next week ?

Montgomery area. I won't be there, but I do love me some racing...though my affection has taken a hit from where it was 10-15 years ago prior to all the changes that have been made.