The Fickle Nature of Statistics

[AZGrizFan]

If you read a stat sheet and see this:

Yards gained: 520 to 253
Net Yards Rushing: 167 to 69
Ave per Rush: 3.9 to 2.1
Net Yards Passing: 353 to 184
First Downs: 30 to 12
Red Zone Scoring: 5 of 5
Offensive Plays: 86 to 58

You would expect the game was a blowout win.

And if you see the following:

Turnovers 1 to 4
KO Return yards: 98 to 201
KO Return TD's: 0 to 1
TOP: just 11:30 in the first half
First six drives just 4, 5, 4, 9, 3, 3 plays for just 93 yards

You wouldn't expect to win that game.

Interesting....

 

[daGrizJ]

It just supports the point that without Jerome this game was blowout. Let's move on.

 

[PlayerRep]

The problem with these stats is that they are non-conference. Only conference stats are valid--according to some posters. Others posters only their stats are valid. Many believe all stats are cherry-picked. Growler believes that only incorrect stats should be used.

In my view, the key stats were turnovers, UM defensive stats, eventual UM second half running stats, and BG pass completion percentage.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Turnovers and BG's 1st half coma (coupled with the kickoff coverage woes) kept this game close....in watching the game, I never felt SFU had a chance...then again, I already knew the outcome. Lol

 

[dupuyer griz]

100% of stats I use in arguments support my point of view. Just for the record.


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[ordigger]

Wahoo! A statistics thread!









But I'm to old to care.

 

[statler & waldorf]

Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics. First lesson in a Statistics course. :lol:

 

[UMGriz75]

Stats are a "tool" not an answer. For instance, our Cal Poly game required 18.6 yds passing to score a single point, resulting ultimately in 3 fumbles and 3 interceptions against one of the worst passing defense teams in the conference and earning a game loss for the Griz scoring only 19 points.

A different game, UND, required only 7.9 passing yards per point scored, with no fumbles and no interceptions, and produced the outstanding WR performances of the year, and a win with the Griz' highest point score of the season to that point.

The important statistics were the final scores.

Meaningful?

 

[grizpsych]

Only using descriptive statistics to make inferences is sad. Only lawyers do this.

 

[UMGriz75]

Only using descriptive statistics to make inferences is sad. Only lawyers do this.

Most "lawyers" have no statistical background at all. Nor do doctors or CPAs. Or, for that matter, coaches. Lots of math stuffs. Need to do a PhD thesis in a science, or do the Business School thing.

 

[dupuyer griz]

Only using descriptive statistics to make inferences is sad. Only lawyers do this.

Most "lawyers" have no statistical background at all. Nor do doctors or CPAs. Or, for that matter, coaches. Lots of math stuffs. Need to do a PhD thesis in a science, or do the Business School thing.

Most lawyers are cu@ts. 99.7% statistically speaking.


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[grizpsych]

Only using descriptive statistics to make inferences is sad. Only lawyers do this.

Most "lawyers" have no statistical background at all. Nor do doctors or CPAs. Or, for that matter, coaches. Lots of math stuffs. Need to do a PhD thesis in a science, or do the Business School thing.

I know.