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Everything posted by bukie
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Has Michigan State even used their kicker today?
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Yeah, both Bynum and Gasol combined took fewer shots than that, and each made more than 6.
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CJ Watson? That's correct. Rip is second on the team, Rose third (82nd in the NBA). Rose and Korver are both in the top 20 overall in TS% (among those that meet minimum qualifications of 10 shots per 36 minutes).
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Also, things I learned today: Neil Paine evaluates every linear weighted rate statistic in existence (in public domain). This includes VORP, Statistical Plus/Minus, Game Score, Win Score, PER, TENDEX, NBA Efficiency, Points Created, Alternate Win Score... ...and...apparently Tom Thibodeau created his own version of PER that's amazingly good at predicting team performance with a lack of continuity (i.e. a team with a bunch of new players in a year), and a better predictor of future performance than over half the existing linear weighted rate statistics (6th overall performance, 2nd overall for teams with low continuity).
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Misc. Free Agent News
bukie replied to Clem Fandango's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
The good news for everyone is that he's about as likely to get that as Fielder is to get a 10 year $250 million deal. -
Today's Bulls trivia: Through 5 games, who leads the Bulls in shot rate (FGA/36 mins)? FYI: Kobe Bryant leads the NBA with 22.0 FGA/36, and the Bulls leader is 27th at 16.9.
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The strangest thing about last night's game is that the Bulls' season offensive efficiency numbers actually went down. Their defensive efficiency, though, was hilarious last night as they held Memphis to a 68.1 offensive rating. As to what those numbers mean in real game contest, Memphis was limited to an average of one two-point basket every three trips down the court for the entire game. The league average Offensive Rating is 102.7 (which is a bit more than a basket every other trip, over a point per possession), and the worst offense in the league is at 90.6 for the year.
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Well, they did beat Tennessee, which ended up being the only one that really mattered in the grand scheme of things. i have a hard time assessing a team that lost to the colts and jaguars as a "good team" They weren't, but they were the next best team. That made the Bengals the obvious 6th best team.
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Well, they did beat Tennessee, which ended up being the only one that really mattered in the grand scheme of things.
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In perhaps the oddest move I've ever seen, Roger Mason played for the Wizards tonight without being listed on their roster. Referees didn't notice it until he made a shot and the scorekeepers didn't have him on the roster. They promptly ejected an incredulous Mason from the game, gave the Celtics two tech FTs, and the game resumed.
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I picture Thibs screaming at past game film all offseason.
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Looks as if the Bears will draft 19th.
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Rough NFL draft order for non playoff teams as of right now with two games yet to be decided: If home teams win: 1. Indianapolis 2-14 (.539) 2. St. Louis 2-14 (.592) 3. Minnesota 3-13 4. Cleveland 4-12 (.531) 5. Tampa Bay 4-12 (553) 6. Washington 5-11 (.476) 7. Jacksonville 5-11 (.500) 8. Miami 6-10 (.504) 9. Carolina 6-10 (.502 - If Arizona wins the SOS will bump them behind Miami) 10. Buffalo 6-10 (.520) 11. Kansas City 7-9 (.512) 12. Seattle 7-9 (.511 - If Seattle loses their SOS probably bumps them behind KC) 13. Dallas 8-8 (.464) 14. Arizona 8-8 (.476) 15. Philadelphia 8-8 (.488) 16. NY Jets 8-8 (.500) 17. Oakland 8-8 (.504) 18. San Diego 8-8 (.516) 19. Chicago 8-8 (.529) 20. Tennessee 9-7 Yes, Bears fans, that win cost them 6 spots in the draft order today. EDIT: Arizona won, so the Arizona/Seattle spots are right. If Dallas wins tonight, NY Giants get the 18th pick and Arizona-San Diego get bumped up one. Bears still draft 19th.
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My fantasy team set a league scoring record this week with 165 in a non-PPR. Unfortunately, last week was the last one that counted.
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Also, was it just me, or did Chris Paul look like he invested a bit heavily in the lockout twinkies?
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Heh, the Bulls play at the Staples Center twice before they play at the United Center once. EDIT: Also, this is the first time the Clippers have played at the Staples Center this year, but it's the Bulls' second game there.
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I realize that three games is hardly conclusive, but how long does Boston have to struggle this season before management decides to just blow it all up and go for the lottery? It already has to be getting to the point where they feel like a ton of things have to break right for them to have a shot at the conference finals, let alone winning the championship.
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To be fair, their other non con opponent is a Big East team...
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Somebody needs to let Brandon Paul know he's the worst offensive shooter on the team.
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Illinois' offense is entirely frustrating to watch when the "motion" becomes "everybody stand around and jack up threes and hope they go in".
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The thing that really works against Illinois in conference is that they catch PSU and Iowa just once each.
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If I were a Celtics fan overanalyzing a single game sample size, I'd be more concerned with the one that had Rondo and Bass having career games and still losing to the Knicks.
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So the Cubs traded a short-term player at peak value for three assets undervalued by traditional analysis but underrated according to advanced statistical projections? Sounds like the type of deal a young, stats-oriented front office would make with an old school, more traditional front office.
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Houston could still drop to the 4 seed if they lose to Tennessee next week and Denver beats Buffalo and Kansas City. So, whoever gets the wildcards in the AFC will be excited.
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Tigers sign Prince - 9/214 - Heyman
bukie replied to ctcf's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
The Cubs need hitters that make fewer outs. Power just simplifies the ability to score runs with fewer variables. Fielder is the kind of hitter that does both, which is nice.
