Pattern Recognition, Pt. 3: Number of HOF Recipients by NFL Franchise
Published on: 30th August, 2009
Too many times impressions are given, and sometimes subjectivity flavors the commentary in NFL news and other publications. My opinion is that if an attribute admits to some type of measure theory, then the researcher should attempt to measure it. Pattern recognition, at an elementary level, is a powerful way to study an ...Some of the Reasons I Write for Bleacher Report
Published on: 29th August, 2009
As a young child born near the time of World War II, I was told that "knowledge is power." Years later, I learned that to have a "voice" or a chance to freely express yourself, is also a "power." In a country which was founded on the premises of life, liberty and justice for ...Pattern Recognition, Part Two: Number of HOF Recipients by NFL Franchise
Published on: 27th August, 2009
It's the 21st century. Technology has invaded all aspects of our lives. Subjectivity is less tolerable when there are ways of measuring and quantifying attributes of a group, population, or NFL franchise. The source of the data for this article is a database of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The ...Pattern Recognition Of Pro Football HOF Recipients By Year, Part One
Published on: 26th August, 2009
There are so many ways to look at NFL or Hall of Fame data. Here is a simple analysis to see if there are patterns in selected data, aggregated by year. Frequency Distribution of Data on Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees Year Number of HOF Recipients 1963 ...Pattern Recognition Of Pro Football HOF Recipients By Year, Part One
Published on: 26th August, 2009
There are so many ways to look at NFL or Hall of Fame data. Here is a simple analysis to see if there are patterns in selected data, aggregated by year. Frequency Distribution of Data on Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees Year Number of HOF Recipients 1963 ...Oakland Raiders: Of The Same Mind
Published on: 23rd August, 2009
Harmony is a beautiful concept. In music, it can take different forms. In professional football there are concepts and forms. In a jazz ensemble, every man improvises and plays his instrument with a unique expression, stream of musical notes and rhythm. In professional football, each player has a unique nonverbal expression, ...Isaac Redman: Polite and Impressive Steeler Who’s Stealing Attention
Published on: 22nd August, 2009
Vicki's Predictions are Solid After reading Vicki Farries' article, I had to support her intuition about Isaac Redman. On the day I visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame, several Steeler rookies were walking toward the main entrance. One of them stood out. It was his demeanor. His strength of character shined brightly ...“Cloud Nine” Talk with Former Oakland Raider Jermaine Williams
Published on: 9th August, 2009
Sometimes it seems that as you focus on your goal, all the forces in the universe push you forward to accelerate your movement. A former student, Pastor Tina Wilson, called me on Saturday night, at 9:30 p.m. CDT, with excitement in her voice. "Professor," she said breathlessly, "I am at the home of a ...Highlights on Why the Oakland Raiders Will Optimize
Published on: 8th August, 2009
You gasp when mathematical references are made in the articles, but take a look at the abstract below. A government grant was used to produce a study and recommendation to realign the NFL. Without a doubt, mathematics is in every aspect of your sport. All is required is an ability to ...“~Hip Hip Hurrah”..Dig Deep and Find NFL “Dooda Bugs”
Published on: 2nd August, 2009
It’s so close to the time to cheer the Oakland Raiders to victory. What will you say? Is it Hip Hip Hurrah? Trust me, you should do your research before you start chanting those words. Why? Let me give you a framework and a reason to be cautious. I would tell my ...Featured Sponsors
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