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Another Pre-Season Analytic Projection

Rob Bowron enjoyed Bill Connelly's S&P+ but felt there were a few things he could improve on. He created Beta_Rank. I found it interesting so I decided I'd throw it on here for anyone interested. Think of it as the free version of the Pick Six Predictions I threw down in the WAM.

If you're interested in knowing more about it and reading how he comes up with his projections:

https://www.sharpcollegefootball.com/post/what-is-beta_rank


First, explanation of terms:









Next, our shitty offensive history:



And, our dominant defensive history:





Now, our team dashboard and schedule analysis:








Lastly, the 2019 conference comparison:






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Comments

  • DoogCourics
    DoogCourics Member Posts: 5,739

    Might as well not even play the games then

    Then what would I watch all fall?
  • FremontTroll
    FremontTroll Member Posts: 4,744
    He hates us.

    Luckily his model is total garbage.

    At least preseason. Maybe it will improve although I doubt it since the returning production portion seems to be the most solid part.
  • Arc
    Arc Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 115 Swaye's Wigwam

    Might as well not even play the games then

    Might as well not even talk about the team on internet forums then.
  • DoogCourics
    DoogCourics Member Posts: 5,739
    edited August 2019

    He hates us.

    Luckily his model is total garbage.

    At least preseason. Maybe it will improve although I doubt it since the returning production portion seems to be the most solid part.

    Reading through his website, in season he hits 80% predictions on who will win games, but preseason projections are just below 60% hit rates. So it definitely is more accurate in season as the data begins to compile.

    He admits himself that the data skews towards returning production in his preseason models.

    Not sure exactly who he is but he does pods with the Arizona 247 mod, and he claims he is an econometrician.
  • FremontTroll
    FremontTroll Member Posts: 4,744
    Not attacking you always appreciate you and your service.

    Looking at bad models is still interesting. Will follow it to see if it is better in-season.
  • dtd
    dtd Member Posts: 5,761 Standard Supporter
    Returning starts has been proven to be one of the least correlated of the correlated stats(to winning).