2008 playoffs Stories - Big Blue View
NFL Playoffs Statistical Preview: Super Bowl XLIII
Needless to say, the fact that the Arizona Cardinals are in the Super Bowl comes as an utter shock to even the most causal NFL fan. Regardless of their stats, the Cardinals were the long shot of all long shots. First, they somnambulated into the playoffs with a 9-7 record after clinching the...
NFL Playoffs Statistical Preview: Conference Round
After an awful performance last week, my playoff records are now 4-4 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 3-5 against the total. Some of the - shall we say - less stat-loving members of Niners Nation might view last week as proof that you can't trust the stats. Indeed, last week seemed like a...
NFL Playoffs Statistical Preview: Divisional Round
Last week, I went 3-1 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 3-1 against the total. I'll try to keep it up this week. Before I begin, though, here are a couple of overall observations: Only 1 of the 8 teams left in the playoffs (ARI) was not ranked in the top 8 in total DVOA. I'd say that's...
NFL Playoffs Statistical Preview: Wild Card Round
The 49ers' season might be over, but the same can't be said for mine. This week, and for the rest of the playoffs, I'll be previewing each playoff game just like I did for the past 10 Niner games, except I'm adding in offensive and defensive line rankings. Think of it as 4 for the price of 1, which...
A nod to the baseball playoffs
Here's something for all you baseball fans.
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