A Statistical History of Pro Football : Players, Teams and Concepts
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| Title: | A Statistical History of Pro Football : Players, Teams and Concepts |
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| Description: | Drawing on the author's 30-year study of football statistics, this book presents new methods for analyzing the game in different ways. An examination of known distances for missed field goals offers an accurate method for evaluating placekickers. Reassessments of punters and running backs are included, along with an overhaul of the NFL's passer rating system. Topics previously unexplored through statistics are covered, such as momentum, defining'What is a dynasty?'and'What is a Cinderella team?' |
| Authors: | Rupert Patrick |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Football--United States--History, Football--United States--Statistics |
| Categories: | SPORTS & RECREATION / Football |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | Drawing on the author's 30-year study of football statistics, this book presents new methods for analyzing the game in different ways. An examination of known distances for missed field goals offers an accurate method for evaluating placekickers. Reassessments of punters and running backs are included, along with an overhaul of the NFL's passer rating system. Topics previously unexplored through statistics are covered, such as momentum, defining'What is a dynasty?'and'What is a Cinderella team?' |
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| ISBN: | 9781476682877 9781476640891 |
