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A statistical history of pro football : players, teams and concepts / Rupert Patrick.
Van Pelt Library GV955.5.N35 P383 2021
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Patrick, Rupert, 1964- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- National Football League.
- Football--United States--Statistics.
- Football.
- Football--United States--History.
- History.
- United States.
- National Football League--Statistics.
- National Football League--History.
- Genre:
- History.
- Statistics.
- Physical Description:
- x, 273 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2021]
- Summary:
- "Drawing on the author's 30-year study of football statistics, this book presents new methods for analyzing the game in different ways. A comprehensive examination of known distances for missed field goals offers an accurate method for evaluating placekickers. Reassessments of punters and running backs are included, along with an overhaul of the NFL's passer rating system. Topics previously unexplored through statistics are covered, such as momentum, defining "What is a dynasty?" and "What is a Cinderella team?"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- 1 Home Field Advantage p. 9
- 2 Estimated Winning Percentage p. 25
- 3 Momentum p. 43
- 4 Cinderella and Surprise Teams, and One-Year Wonders p. 63
- 5 Rusher Ratings: YRAA p. 78
- 6 Passer Ratings: NPR p. 108
- 7 Kicker Ratings: PAL, PAL2, K% p. 142
- 8 Punter Ratings: 1961 and 2018 p. 187
- 9 Coding p. 203
- 10 Dynasties p. 221.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781476682877
- 1476682879
- OCLC:
- 1228178270
- Publisher Number:
- 99987026584
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