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It is based on factors ppl, not his opinion. Based on Strength of Sched for 1, quality of wins, etc

Many factors

I think streaks also are considered.
Power rankings take into effect how teams are performing recently, so a loss earlier in the season won't have as big of an impact as more recent losses.

Originally posted by gameface25
It is based on factors ppl, not his opinion. Based on Strength of Sched for 1, quality of wins, etc

Many factors

Very true. However, equations do not override the human ability for debate

Originally posted by jdwillemin
You may want to redo that. Snakes beat Niagara convincingly, held their top rusher to 33yds and put double the stats that they did in every aspect of the game. How did you derive that?

It's purely statistical, so the change in rankings is based on the factors I consider, and the weightings to each. With other weightings, for example, (such as an increased weighting of margin of victory), Nova Scotia could have stayed above Niagara, but I had to pick some weights, and the ones I did gave this result.

Not to sound like an appologist, but here's just a run-down on how the current formula calculated the power rankings jump by the Assassins over the Snakes in the power rankings this week, despite the head-to-head win by Nova Scotia.

The teams were already very close in score, and although Niagara had a higer strength of schedule value, Nova Scotia still held an advantage largely due to a better margin of victory value (note: not a straight comparison of PF and PA, but is based on that), and by holding a quality win for the victory over Niagara. This week, with Niagara beating Lancaster by 26 and Nova Scotia beating Hamilton by 16, both teams had SOS values that increased, although Niagara's increased more due to Lancaster currently being rated as a better team. Also, with the margins by which the teams won, Niagara's margin of victory value increased while Nova Scotia's decreased. Nova Scotia still holds the advantage in margin of victory value, but it's closer than it was a week ago. Finally, Niagara's win against Lancaster gave them a quality win (which applies for all wins to teams with same or better record), so both teams now have 1 quality win. (Note: Quality wins can change, so if Lancaster loses and Niagara wins next week, the Assassins will lose their quality win).

Anyhow, all of those factors combined to give Niagara a statistical advantage of 0.019. There are definitely other factors I could consider in the rankings but, candidly, the formula is already complex enough and I don't really want to complicate it further. So, it's the best I have, but certainly no substitute for subjective, human debate.

All I know is that we beat Niagara. That should put us above them in any ranking.

And in any human poll, you probably would be. But it's not that simple with a spreadsheet where I would have to take into account multiple dependencies(e.g., Nova Scotia beat Niagara who beat Lincoln who beat Nova Scotia). I'm not saying that Niagara is any better than Nova Scotia, but merely basing considerations on who-beat-who discounts the fact that sometimes the less talented teams wins (ala 2007 Stanford over USC).

My characters were boosted after the snakes game as well as others, also we didn't use our bonus tokens against you guys. I don't know if you guys did or not but the way the game turned out it looked like you guys did.

LETS GO SWO!!!

Originally posted by brian282002
All I know is that we beat Niagara. That should put us above them in any ranking.

Stop the bitching and whining.....Deal with it,the stats are there so live with it and improve your team instead of crying about, I beat this team so my Team should be rated higher.Prove it with game results.


Thanks for all the time you've put into the rankings iguazu!!!

Originally posted by blackrussian63
Originally posted by brian282002

All I know is that we beat Niagara. That should put us above them in any ranking.

Stop the bitching and whining.....Deal with it,the stats are there so live with it and improve your team instead of crying about, I beat this team so my Team should be rated higher.Prove it with game results.


Thanks for all the time you've put into the rankings iguazu!!!

QFE

Its not like this ranking decides the playoffs, sheesh

Originally posted by blackrussian63
Originally posted by brian282002

All I know is that we beat Niagara. That should put us above them in any ranking.

Stop the bitching and whining.....Deal with it,the stats are there so live with it and improve your team instead of crying about, I beat this team so my Team should be rated higher.Prove it with game results.


Thanks for all the time you've put into the rankings iguazu!!!

I'm not bitching. I was simply stating that iguazu_cn power rankings are flawed. The power rankings mean nothing anyways.

Don't like the rankings...don't read them. Simple concept to grasp.

Originally posted by klane
Don't like the rankings...don't read them. Simple concept to grasp.

+1

I've enjoyed them, even in the days when we were struggling not to be dead last. I never understand why people complain (and it happens in just about every league) about these things. They are fun but if you don't like them why get all uptight with the poor guy that is willing to take the time to put them up?

Originally posted by brian282002
Originally posted by blackrussian63

Originally posted by brian282002


All I know is that we beat Niagara. That should put us above them in any ranking.

Stop the bitching and whining.....Deal with it,the stats are there so live with it and improve your team instead of crying about, I beat this team so my Team should be rated higher.Prove it with game results.


Thanks for all the time you've put into the rankings iguazu!!!

I'm not bitching. I was simply stating that iguazu_cn power rankings are flawed. The power rankings mean nothing anyways.


• These rankings are for entertainment purposes only. If you are not entertained, stop looking at them.