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A couple of interesting tweets from Tony:

 

<a class="" href='https://twitter.com/TonyKhan'>Tony Khan ‏@TonyKhan </a> <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/570002937738612736' title="3:31 PM - 23 Feb 2015">20h20 hours ago</a>
<p class="" style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">I thought it was cool that <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/espn'>@ESPN</a> labeled the <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/Jaguars'>@Jaguars</a> as believers in utilizing data analytics in football decision-making. That being said,

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<a class="" href='https://twitter.com/TonyKhan'>Tony Khan ‏@TonyKhan </a> <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/570003064675016704'>20h20 hours ago</a>
<p class="" style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">I should've either given a more complete picture of our work for <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/FlemESPN'>@FlemESPN</a>'s 2013 article or turned down the interview request altogether...

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<a class="" href='https://twitter.com/TonyKhan'>Tony Khan ‏@TonyKhan </a> <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/570003271038980097' title="3:32 PM - 23 Feb 2015">20h20 hours ago</a>
<p class="" style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">I was asked internally in summer 2013 not to be negative about our 2012 play, so I honestly struggled to find anything worthwhile to say.

Quote:I'm curious.  How exactly is this a "fluff piece" in your eyes?  Is it because you don't understand analytics, or the point of how they're using this data? 

 

I agree with the "fluff piece" description, as the author's have really zero insight into what actually occurs behind the inner workings of the NFL teams they reviewed.  Can you imagine Belichick, going "Oh, you're writing an article on how teams use Analytics! Sure come on in, and I'll explain exactly how our operation works!"  The authors review was based on some coach/GM speak to media questions and the amount of staff the authors guesses the FOs use.

Quote:A couple of interesting tweets from Tony:

 

<div style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(41,47,51);">Tony Khan ‏@TonyKhan  20h20 hours ago
<p style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(41,47,51);">I thought it was cool that @ESPN labeled the @Jaguars as believers in utilizing data analytics in football decision-making. That being said,

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Tony Khan ‏@TonyKhan  20h20 hours ago
<p style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(41,47,51);">I should've either given a more complete picture of our work for @FlemESPN's 2013 article or turned down the interview request altogether...

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Tony Khan ‏@TonyKhan  20h20 hours ago
<p style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(41,47,51);">I was asked internally in summer 2013 not to be negative about our 2012 play, so I honestly struggled to find anything worthwhile to say.

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I saw that and then searched for the article he was obviously un-happy with. There's quite a bit in there about how Mike Mularkey/Gene never really bought in to the analytic offerings, where as Gus and Dave are all in. I think Tony's issue may have come from some of the negative comments regarding the old regime.

Quote:I agree with the "fluff piece" description, as the author's have really zero insight into what actually occurs behind the inner workings of the NFL teams they reviewed.  Can you imagine Belichick, going "Oh, you're writing an article on how teams use Analytics! Sure come on in, and I'll explain exactly how our operation works!"  The authors review was based on some coach/GM speak to media questions and the amount of staff the authors guesses the FOs use.

 

Curious opinion.

 

The "fluff" comment you're agreeing with was about a tweet that simply quoted a Caldwell interview.

 

It had nothing to do with whatever you're rambling about.

Quote:I saw that and then searched for the article he was obviously un-happy with. There's quite a bit in there about how Mike Mularkey/Gene never really bought in to the analytic offerings, where as Gus and Dave are all in. I think Tony's issue may have come from some of the negative comments regarding the old regime.

 

I love that he was straight forward and honest.

 

If there wasn't anything good to say, he wasn't going to "pile on" the obvious.

Quote:I saw that and then searched for the article he was obviously un-happy with. There's quite a bit in there about how Mike Mularkey/Gene never really bought in to the analytic offerings, where as Gus and Dave are all in. I think Tony's issue may have come from some of the negative comments regarding the old regime.

 

I find it curious he was asked to be positive about a season a full 6 months after it ended. I'm not sure what it means but it's interesting. Also curious - asked by whom? 

What I can't understand for the life of me is what analytic could possibly support making Toby Gerhart your primary RB ?

 

Perhaps they are missing a key element in their calculation.

 

 

Speaking of analytics, anyone remember Jeff Saragan?  He's the dude that used to establish the betting line in the USA Today.  MIT Grad.

Quote:What I can't understand for the life of me is what analytic could possibly support making Toby Gerhart your primary RB ?

 

 

 

Yeah.  That 7.9 yards per carry number is pretty tough to put one's finger on, huh? 

 

:teehee:

The fact that some of you can't understand the use of analytics in the NFL blows my mind.

Quote:The fact that some of you can't understand the use of analytics in the NFL blows my mind.

Why don't you do us all a favor and shut the hell up.

Quote:Why don't you do us all a favor and shut the hell up.

Are you upset? Is analytics to big of a word for you?

Quote:Are you upset? Is analytics to big of a word for you?

Oh way too big of a word for me.


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Timely, at that...

 

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