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I haven't agreed with a single foul call on either team this half. Do they know that it isn't required to blow the whistle every time down the floor?

Given the halftime score, I assume Michigan wins this one 40-34

I'm a fan of using statistics/math to analyze sports. For example, I like that you can use a collection of relevant data to predict how a single play changes your odds of winning. I like that there exists some ability to rate a team objectively by removing some of the random in-game events that can alter the average follower's perception of that team. Even the BCS algorithms have some good stuff in there.

However, I am not a huge fan of EP analysis for the simple reason that future plays are a direct response to every event occurring previously. Therefore, it doesn't make much sense [to me] to sum EP differentials. I haven't been around the diary section too much, but I would guess that this has been stated previously. Even Brian said something about adding win percentages in his "Get Behind Me" post being a no-no but proceeded to do it anyway.

Regardless, thank you for doing this piece. It is a really nice feature that I've followed with some regularity. Go Blue!

twitter needs a better way to do nested tweets

OSU didn't play Youngstown State, they played Akron. Quoted yardage looks correct, though.

The Lions and Falcons could be competing for a wild-card spot. A Detroit win helps you in the division, but if the Saints still get the division you will be wishing the Lions lost that game. 

So good that Coach Jackson ran out of ways to describe his goodness.

edit: I blame the captcha

So good that Coach Jackson ran out of ways to describe his goodness.

695

Just ask John Elway

Does anyone remember the Luminator football? It had a light inside so it was bright orange in the night sky. And it came with light-up bracelets so you could see where to throw it.

edit: found the old commercial

I hated when people caught my Vortex by the fins, but they complained that the whistles would jam their fingers.

he could be referring to a decrease in frequency (extra period) used to draw said ellipse. twohooks is probably just a math or engineering major and wanted to throw you for a loop.

Day Man!

I would personally like to know what you searched to come across this thread.

I think 6 divisions would work way better. Each team secretly chooses an opponent to be paired with. If two teams secretly choose the other, they form a division. When teams don't choose each other, they all write their name on a piece of paper and put it in a hat. Two papers are randomly drawn and those teams are put in a division together. You could even split these 6 divisions into 2 mini conferences if you wanted!!!1!1! 

Obviously, no championship game is sensical but there may exist some mathematical constructs that allow you to identify the best two teams at the end of a season. I'm not sure though.

Note: This idea applies to the Big 10 as well, although the divisions could possibly span many states geographically. My only other worry is that some divisions (Illinois - Northwestern) may end up being significantly inferior to others (Michigan - Ohio State).

That totally warranted a red card...

calls that affect a team achievement usually trump calls that affect an individual achievement

Koman Coulibaly

He hates our freedoms

Yellow card for that!?!?

And a near goal, USA is starting to get aggressive

but I would still put money on Spain and Germany making it out.

"So much was expected from the men in red..."

Spain hits the post in an attempt to tie it, and then the Swiss come back with a post of their own. This should be a good finish.

not just for email

i think you're safe

edit: now 4-2. in my defense, everyone below thought it was over as well

when do the fights start? after the 6th goal?

and a new goalie for san jose. franzen can become the first player ever to get hat tricks on 2 different goalies in a single game.

i dislike franzen. he is so selfish. let someone else score. jerk