I guess this coming weekend will decide who deserves to be ranked.
6-3 Vandy's ranked in Top 25. We're not
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Sagarin has us at #13 w/2nd toughest schedule nationally.
Vandy is at #52.
Just win.
Vandy is at #52.
Just win.
I'll take 18th in the Power Rankings over an AP bid from the talking heads any day.
Computer rankings > Humans
https://www.espn.com/college-football/fpi
Computer rankings > Humans
https://www.espn.com/college-football/fpi
Fortunately, there is an ocean between us in talent level so there is no way that Vanderbilt can beat us.
C'mon ... get a life!!! Talk'n' bout Vandy & UShe rankin's and Bitch'n'??? LOL!!!
No thread is complete without Southern Fried Idiot ringing in with some random tater gibberish.
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It was simply an observation.
You might want to try to get a refund for that Humanities Degree. It hasn't served you well.
The current DC admin hands them out for votes at the taxpayer expense, so your timing would be impeccable.
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Q: Please explain The Law of Averages concept to a hapless Troll as if he were a 5-year old.
A: The Law of Averages suggests that, over a large enough number of games, outcomes will tend to align with the expected probabilities based on talent levels. Essentially, it implies that:
- The More Talented Team Should Win More Often: Given a sufficiently large sample of games, the team with superior talent and better recruiting will win more games on average. This is because talent generally correlates with performance, so over time, the results should reflect the inherent advantage.
- Occasional Upsets Are Expected: Despite the talent disparity, individual games are still subject to variability (such as random events, unexpected performances, or lucky breaks). The law of averages acknowledges that while the better team should win more often, the lesser-talented team will still pull off wins occasionally. The frequency of these upsets is limited by the probability of the underdog winning any given game.
- Regression to the Mean: If the lesser-talented team wins a few games against the odds, the law of averages would suggest that, over time, the outcomes will “regress to the mean.” This means that after several games, we would expect the more talented team’s win rate to reflect its talent advantage, making the upsets relatively rare in the larger context.
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South Carolina vs Vandy Football History: Law of Averages In Real-Time Application
https://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/vanderbilt#google_vignette
Conclusion: We consistently recruit better than Vandy and consequently have won 29 of our 33 meetings.
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First, I have been the one on here saying the Aggies had feet of clay and SC could take them. But don't overlook Vanderbilt. They are good. Their QB is a gamer. The QB isn't scared to run and runs more like a Fullback than a QB. He isn't an NFL passing talent, but he is a fearsome foe in college football. Tough, doesn't like to lose. Certainly SC can win and probably should. But I see it as a 55-45% chance to win. Vandy has a sneaky good TE/WR named Stowers who always seems to catch a TD pass. Vandy has a surprisingly good pass rush.
This may be the first time in my Lifetime that Vandy has more fans in the Stadium than SC...
Vandy will put their all into this game. It will make statement that they are not the SEC doormats anymore. I suspect this year’s Vandy results have convinced the deep-pocketed Vandy alums to hand over huge NIL dollars.
It's pretty wild to think that this team is literally 2 or 3 plays from being in the Top 5 going into Week 9 when you consider what the expectations were coming into this season with the new offense and the schedule we were facing.
The players and staff are absolutely balling and maximizing their potential.
The players and staff are absolutely balling and maximizing their potential.
100%. We're also 2 or 3 plays from our best start in history after 8 games with one of the toughest schedules we've ever faced.
Get ready guys and gals. Beamer has assembled a team that is now clicking on all cylinders. They are going to run the table.
I'm pulling for Vandy. I can guarantee, if Shane Beamer ever grabs MY ASS, he will never eat solid food again!
Please accept my apology .... YOU are correct.
Please accept my apology!!! YOU ARE CORRECT!!! I allowed my respect for education to overwhelm my awe of this new BS Professional College Football League
Stayed at the Marriott Vanderbilt location overlooking the stadium three months ago. The stadium looks magnificent!! I had my doubts they’d be able to play their first home game there but they surprised me. I’d love to go to the game but I can’t afford away games anymore. I do love that Nashville hot chicken and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge.
