A new Burgundy Army Article: Learning from Mistakes; Ed. 1

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

Good job with the stats. I think he means it would have enhanced your argument to discuss (or at least to mention) other explanations for the low numbers to ARE and Lloyd (e.g., QB favoritism, playing time, etc.). That said, there's only so much that can be done in a blog article about stats before you start putting people to sleep.

Well depends what kind of person you are. Personally I get sick of arguments without any basis, and I love reading stuff that is validated with stats.

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Well depends what kind of person you are. Personally I get sick of arguments without any basis, and I love reading stuff that is validated with stats.

OK...but you're missing the point. There are other possible explanations, and it only strengthens an argument if you address them (assuming you aren't just knocking down strawmen arguments). Plus, playing time is a stat, isn't it?

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

OK...but you're missing the point. There are other possible explanations, and it only strengthens an argument if you address them (assuming you aren't just knocking down strawmen arguments). Plus, playing time is a stat, isn't it?

My bad - I misread your last post. I "get it" now.