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What is Mediocrity?
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:00 pm
I see this thrown around a lot, so I checked the numbers.
From 2005 - 2012, LSU is ranked 3rd in winning percentage among all Division 1-A schools. 1st is Boise St, 2nd is TCU. Ohio St and Oregon fill out the top 5. That is out of 120 teams.
I am not a Miles supporter or hater, just a fan that loves data.
Take it for what it is worth.
And looking at the last 5 years only to erase the Saban's players argument - 2007-2012, LSU is tied for 5th in winning percentage behind Boise St, Bama, Oregon, TCU, and tied with Oklahoma. Again, that is out of 120 teams.
I've created a normal distribution to help show this.
From 2005 - 2012, LSU is ranked 3rd in winning percentage among all Division 1-A schools. 1st is Boise St, 2nd is TCU. Ohio St and Oregon fill out the top 5. That is out of 120 teams.
I am not a Miles supporter or hater, just a fan that loves data.
Take it for what it is worth.
And looking at the last 5 years only to erase the Saban's players argument - 2007-2012, LSU is tied for 5th in winning percentage behind Boise St, Bama, Oregon, TCU, and tied with Oklahoma. Again, that is out of 120 teams.
I've created a normal distribution to help show this.
This post was edited on 1/3/13 at 1:09 pm
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Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:02 pm to Spirit of Dunson
I'm not sure, but I just learned in another thread that Vanderbilt would beat LSU and Vanderbilt is on the verge of being a better program 
When that is the case, you know you're mediocre
When that is the case, you know you're mediocre
This post was edited on 1/3/13 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:02 pm to Spirit of Dunson
Thanks OP, I am afraid a small but vocal % of people on this sight prefer their often uninformed opinions versus the real facts....but you make a great point...thanks
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:02 pm to Spirit of Dunson
Ask me after next year. If we lose 3-4 next year then we slipped some. Everybody and their sister wins 10 games in a season now.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:03 pm to Prominentwon
quote:
I'm not sure, but I just learned in another that that Vanderbilt would beat LSU and Vanderbilt is on the verge of being a better program
link this please
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:03 pm to Choctaw
Theunknownknight
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:06 pm to Spirit of Dunson
you made the data defend Miles, you SUNSHINE PUMPER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:07 pm to TDTGodfather
quote:I am in no way a Miles supporter. I just hate the lack of data.
you made the data defend Miles, you SUNSHINE PUMPER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:07 pm to BeeFense5
Mediocrity is when you lose 5 or more games a year on average.
As long as Chavis is here we will never be mediocre.
As long as Chavis is here we will never be mediocre.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:07 pm to Spirit of Dunson
How LSU's offense ranked nationally
2012 - 73 (before the bowl)
2011 - 77
2010 - 83
2009 - 112
I'd think calling LSU's offense mediocre is pretty generous.
2012 - 73 (before the bowl)
2011 - 77
2010 - 83
2009 - 112
I'd think calling LSU's offense mediocre is pretty generous.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:08 pm to BeeFense5
quote:
Theunknownknight
ugh...
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:08 pm to Choupique19
quote:
How LSU's offense ranked nationally
2012 - 73 (before the bowl)
2011 - 77
2010 - 83
2009 - 112
I'd think calling LSU's offense mediocre is pretty generous.
agreed. But as a whole, the program is far from mediocre.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:08 pm to Choupique19
quote:no argument from me on that.
I'd think calling LSU's offense mediocre is pretty generous.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:08 pm to Spirit of Dunson
according to the rant, its 10-3
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:08 pm to Spirit of Dunson
quote:
What is mediocrity?
Not crossing the 50 yard line against Alabama.
More penalty yards than passing yards against Texas A&M
Losing to an ACC team that outplayed us in the trenches.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:09 pm to Paul Allen
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More penalty yards than passing yards against Texas A&M
Who won that game, btw?
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:10 pm to Spirit of Dunson
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:12 pm to Choupique19
quote:
I'd think calling LSU's offense mediocre is pretty generous.
So only the offense is considered when one is rating a team?
That's like saying that a person is a great QBbecause he doesn't fumble the snap.
Posted on 1/3/13 at 12:12 pm to Prominentwon
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Who won that game, btw?
LSU. Who got a better bowl game in the end?
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