1. 10-19-09 10:55 AM #1
    hillardoh
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    yards per point question

    when using yards per point how often do you think it predicts the score in a game? Also is there anyway to make it more accurate?
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  2. 10-19-09 03:09 PM #2
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    Try projecting rushing yards and passing yards for your conversion. In NCAAF, rushing yards are worth more than passing yards.
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  3. 10-19-09 11:19 PM #3
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    YPPt once was a great stat...quit working in 1985...never really came back as the league has moved on. Yards per Pass is better.
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  4. 10-19-09 11:33 PM #4
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    yeah, adding to what justin said, there are probably differences in overall strength based on whether the team is better at rushing/passing... all things equal, some teams with a lower yards per point may in fact be better offenses due to balance over other teams which pass a lot and have a qb who is prone to throwing int's... so i would suggest looking at yards per rush/yards per pass
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  5. 10-20-09 12:00 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wrecktangle View Post
    YPPt once was a great stat...quit working in 1985...never really came back as the league has moved on. Yards per Pass is better.
    I don't think it quit working, it has just worked differently. I believe it is a far better predictor in the playoffs than the regular season. However certain football situations it works fine, for example in the CFL it is far more predictive than the NFL.
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  6. 10-20-09 01:13 AM #6
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    Yards per point

    A better defense will give you a lower yards per point result ... It's all about
    ...''Field position''. Look for a strong defense vs a weak defense in the contest !
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  7. 10-20-09 08:57 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wrecktangle View Post
    YPPt once was a great stat...quit working in 1985...never really came back as the league has moved on. Yards per Pass is better.
    I would agree if your only using OFF YPP, but if you combine OFF and DEF YPP in your formula, it works very well.
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  8. 10-20-09 09:43 AM #8
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    Yards matter much less in college, TOs tell the tale
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