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Bad Decision Metrics
by EvilBanner on Nov 24, 2010 7:21 PM EST
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PrintBad Decision Metrics is an indisputably sound statistical model for figuring out things about football and life.
"a bad decision is defined as when a quarterback makes a mistake with the ball that leads to a turnover or a near turnover"
I have been thinking about this quote all day and I get it. You guys who have been needlessly berating KC Joyner should be ashamed, not to mention stripped of your fanhood. To wit: take the following play.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xMDIcsUMmA
What you THINK you see is the ball carrier running in for a touchdown after a deflected pass. What my best friend K.C. Joyner and I see is a bit different. You see, Bradshaw is almost sacked (and forced to fumble) by three separate defensive linemen. He also throws a ball into traffic (which counts for two interceptions) where it is deflected (nearly intercepted) by Jack Tatum. Then Franco Harris grabs the ball and runs it in. Bradshaw's line on the play: Three fumbles, three interceptions, one TD.
Here's another:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfebpLfAt8g
6 fumbles for turnovers, one successfully played post-game song, one TD.
Here's another (one that should be memorable in the hearts and minds of all Eagles fans. But you only THINK you remember what really happened)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOEq7p4r00U
Ball is forced into triple coverage. BDM's rule is as follows: 3 defenders x 2 interceptions per defender per ball thrown into coverage=6 interceptions on the play. Packers ball.
Here's another:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7pQLBHTxO8
But, if you check the tape, the awkward rope action leads to an almost THIS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F54rqDh2mWA
This one time, I was in a bar where I asked these two girls if they wanted a threesome and they said no, but I think they almost said yes, so it counts. By the same token, that same night a guy tripped and fell bumping into me. Normally, that wouldn't count as gay sex, but since I've decided to live my life the BDM way, I guess I've gotta take the good with the bad.
Anyone who is not convinced that almost mistakes are actual mistakes is a fucking idiot.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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This guy knows about bad decisions
And he endorses this post.
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by DeSean10 on Nov 24, 2010 7:38 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Powerful Posting, fam. rec'd.
this opens up a whole new way to view life, now.
Well that pretty much outdid the shit out of my KC Joyner is an idiot post. I’d rec it but i’m on my phone. Happy Thanksgiving EB.
by JimmyK on Nov 24, 2010 8:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
woww, thats all i can say in a good way
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oh yeah rec the shit out of this post
McNabb + votes = Honolulu = 3rd rounder, Lets get em Tiger!
draft pick awareness week starts week 8 with voting mcnabb into the probowl
project donolulu-JimmyK
Awesome post
Through your expert analysis I now get it. EVERYTHING is a complete crap shoot.
I hope I am wrong, but Kolb is a four-letter word.
See what happens when you use your evil for good?
BTW, McCoy’s TD run last week doesn’t count because Vick almost fumbled the snap.
I love pit-bulls, and I love Vick too. I'm a complicated man.
Hi
larious
rec’d
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
Son of a bitch
it’s all so clear now.
See, before I just didn’t understand. THIS is brilliant!!!!
LOL
and
Rec’d
"EFF YOU, WE'RE WINNING ANYWAY!!!!!!" (Bye, Dawk)
Wow.
According to this metric, I am almost a total stud. :)
So if
“almost mistakes are actual mistakes”, then what youre saying is an “almost miss is an actual miss”.
Say I hit you in the face for being an idiot, but I almost miss you, I just hit the side of your face instead of square in the middle….. Your face is still gonna hurt dude, it may not knock you out, but its still a hit….and not a miss!
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I almost understood this
nice comment!
Ithaca has given you the beautiful journey.
Without her you would not have set out on the road.
Nothing more has she got to give you.
And if you find her threadbare, Ithaca has not deceived you.
Wise as you have become, with so much experience,
you must already have understood what Ithacas mean.
-cavafy
Just playin along dude
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by BWestFactor on Nov 25, 2010 10:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
rec moreeee!!!
McNabb + votes = Honolulu = 3rd rounder, Lets get em Tiger!
draft pick awareness week starts week 8 with voting mcnabb into the probowl
project donolulu-JimmyK
Counter Point
Does the Avant Touchdown drop count as a Good Decision/Pseudo Touchdown?
by Dr B on Nov 26, 2010 2:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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