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Julian, wrote:Shemp wrote:I think it's alot easier to swallow in the NHL and NBA when the system is designed to reduce variance as much as possible (massive home court advantages, best of 7) versus the NFL's system which is the statistical equivalent of taping half the teams names on a wall and throwing a dart.
Except for the NBA I'd say it's probably rare in any league that the two best teams during the regular season face each other for the championship.
As much as I hate soccer, EPL has the best system: base the champion on all the data points (i e. games) available and eschew the concept of a playoff altogether. Playoffs are super exciting and creating ratings; playoffs are also an asinine, illogical way to name a champion.
Two words not one. A LOT! :)
Shemp wrote:
Except for the NBA I'd say it's probably rare in any league that the two best teams during the regular season face each other for the championship.
Not saying that you implied so but that is not what playoffs are designed to do. If you simply want the two best regular season teams then just have them play for eh championship and do not go through the charade of a playoff.
RatBastard wrote:That is correct. As someone who is quite pedantic about grammar and spelling, I both welcome and appreciate your proper fisking of myself.Julian, wrote:Shemp wrote:I think it's alot easier to swallow in the NHL and NBA when the system is designed to reduce variance as much as possible (massive home court advantages, best of 7) versus the NFL's system which is the statistical equivalent of taping half the teams names on a wall and throwing a dart.
Except for the NBA I'd say it's probably rare in any league that the two best teams during the regular season face each other for the championship.
As much as I hate soccer, EPL has the best system: base the champion on all the data points (i e. games) available and eschew the concept of a playoff altogether. Playoffs are super exciting and creating ratings; playoffs are also an asinine, illogical way to name a champion.
Two words not one. A LOT! :)
I could give a crap about this superbowl. But, I am looking forward to Lenny Kravitz!
But the Seahawks and the Patriots are two of my most hated teams. And I don't even watch football anymore.
But the Seahawks and the Patriots are two of my most hated teams. And I don't even watch football anymore.
Lenny Kravitz? Is he the half time show?
What the shit?
What the shit?
It's Katy Perry, but he will be there too.
ggw wrote:
League Sources: Patriots' Footballs Deflated
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153157734490809
(no, a facebook account is not required to view this video… same video in an uglier player available here)
K8teebug wrote:
It's Katy Perry, but he will be there too.
Why? Lenny Kravitz hasn't been relevant to music in over a decade. God damn gen pop.
So? I like him.
K8teebug wrote:
I could give a crap about this superbowl. But, I am looking forward to Lenny Kravitz!
But the Seahawks and the Patriots are two of my most hated teams. And I don't even watch football anymore.
I am actually hoping that there might be a way for both teams to lose.
Lenny rulz!
I saw Lenny wading through the crowd at the Stones show at Verizon Center in 13'.
So, in 2006 Brady and Manning petition the league to have each team supply its own footballs for each game. Then since 2007 something very odd has been happening.
Deflated: the Statistically Impossible Patriots Fumble Record
Coincidence?
Deflated: the Statistically Impossible Patriots Fumble Record
Coincidence?
^^^^ Plus any RB that fumbled was instantly benched. Pretty much until the next guy fumbled.
Patriots Owner Found in Violation of "Half Your Age +7" Rule
ggw wrote:
Patriots Owner Found in Violation of "Half Your Age +7" Rule
Well, he lost his wife, who was his soulmate (or so I heard as she was passing) so he's clearly not ready to date yet.
I suspect he's just keeping her around until he's ready to date again, at which point she should be of age.
Isn't the more egregious offense associating with a massively untalented woman and her drug dealer husband?
vansmack wrote:ggw wrote:
Patriots Owner Found in Violation of "Half Your Age +7" Rule
Well, he lost his wife, who was his soulmate (or so I heard as she was passing) so he's clearly not ready to date yet.
I suspect he's just keeping her around until he's ready to date again, at which point she should be of age.
Actually, they've been "dating" for 2.5 years. They went public 11 months after his soulmate's death.