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gabulldog · 07-02-2004, 12:48 PM

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Montezuma said:
Yes, I admit it, I tracked 10 recruiting classes worth of players to see if the potential arrow had any real effect. Should I keep a kid who is a little lower ratings-wise because he had the arrow? I tested almost every position.

The results were painful. There was no connection between potential arrow and yearly improvement. Statistically, the players without the arrow actually improved slightly more.

That's weird, cause I seemed to notice a big difference in players that had the potential arrow in last year's game. I also tracked the guys on my team that had the arrow and most of them ended up being rated in the 90's by the time they were Juniors. And about 65 percent of the guys that ended up being rated 97-99 for me were guys that had the potential arrow. Some guys without the arrow did improve more than many of the guys with the arrow, but a lot of them didn't and had to be cut after 2 years. It seemed pretty realistic to me that the arrow was a decent indication that a player would progress well, but was neither a guarantee that they would or a guarantee that another player that didn't have the arrow would progress less. In real life, there are no guarantees in recruiting.

Anaxamander · 07-02-2004, 01:25 PM

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And what of the players who left TCU for the pros? Don't worry, we'll show them off in Madden NFL 2005 in the next few weeks. We all wanna know if Victor Von Doom can tear up the NFL.

Oh yes. We're all on the edge of our seats.

Brandwin · 07-02-2004, 01:27 PM

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Anaxamander said:
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And what of the players who left TCU for the pros? Don't worry, we'll show them off in Madden NFL 2005 in the next few weeks. We all wanna know if Victor Von Doom can tear up the NFL.

Oh yes. We're all on the edge of our seats.

I know I am. I have popcorn already poped and sitting in front of my computer just so when the story is wrote about Van Doom i can open the bag while reading., Who cares if its stale(like their articles) it will all be worth it.

Klue516 · 07-02-2004, 01:30 PM

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DookieMowf said:

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Anaxamander said:
From the article:

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And what of the players who left TCU for the pros? Don't worry, we'll show them off in Madden NFL 2005 in the next few weeks. We all wanna know if Victor Von Doom can tear up the NFL.

Oh yes. We're all on the edge of our seats.

I know I am. I have popcorn already poped and sitting in front of my computer just so when the story is wrote about Van Doom i can open the bag while reading., Who cares if its stale(like their articles) it will all be worth it.

I just might join ya Dook

pnamis18 · 07-02-2004, 01:31 PM

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Aaenuel said:
WHY OH WHY DID NORTH TEXAS FINISH IN THE TOP 25!!! NOT ANOTHER YEAR OF THIS!

Yea what is that crap? North Texas always finishes in the top ten in last year's game. Ridiculous.

xfactor · 07-02-2004, 01:32 PM

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DookieMowf said:

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Anaxamander said:
From the article:

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And what of the players who left TCU for the pros? Don't worry, we'll show them off in Madden NFL 2005 in the next few weeks. We all wanna know if Victor Von Doom can tear up the NFL.

Oh yes. We're all on the edge of our seats.

LMAO, y'all are crazy as hell. I just want some answers on creat-a-team. HOLLA back!!!

I know I am. I have popcorn already poped and sitting in front of my computer just so when the story is wrote about Van Doom i can open the bag while reading., Who cares if its stale(like their articles) it will all be worth it.

Brandwin · 07-02-2004, 01:32 PM

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pnamis18 said:

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Aaenuel said:
WHY OH WHY DID NORTH TEXAS FINISH IN THE TOP 25!!! NOT ANOTHER YEAR OF THIS!

Yea what is that crap? North Texas always finishes in the top ten in last year's game. Ridiculous.

Not that far fetched. They did win their conference and finished 9-4 and also have more then half their starters coming back. I dont mind a team like this cracking the top 25, as long as their isnt any in the top 10 or fighting for a NC at the end of the year.

pnamis18 · 07-02-2004, 01:47 PM

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DookieMowf said:

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pnamis18 said:

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Aaenuel said:
WHY OH WHY DID NORTH TEXAS FINISH IN THE TOP 25!!! NOT ANOTHER YEAR OF THIS!

Yea what is that crap? North Texas always finishes in the top ten in last year's game. Ridiculous.

Not that far fetched. They did win their conference and finished 9-4 and also have more then half their starters coming back. I dont mind a team like this cracking the top 25, as long as their isnt any in the top 10 or fighting for a NC at the end of the year.

Haven't you already posted that? I did mention that it is crap that they finished in the TOP TEN every year in last year's game.

07-02-2004, 12:48 PM	#65
gabulldog Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: May 2003	Re: Recruiting info at IGN Quote: *Montezuma said:* Yes, I admit it, I tracked 10 recruiting classes worth of players to see if the potential arrow had any real effect. Should I keep a kid who is a little lower ratings-wise because he had the arrow? I tested almost every position. The results were painful. There was no connection between potential arrow and yearly improvement. Statistically, the players without the arrow actually improved slightly more. That's weird, cause I seemed to notice a big difference in players that had the potential arrow in last year's game. I also tracked the guys on my team that had the arrow and most of them ended up being rated in the 90's by the time they were Juniors. And about 65 percent of the guys that ended up being rated 97-99 for me were guys that had the potential arrow. Some guys without the arrow did improve more than many of the guys with the arrow, but a lot of them didn't and had to be cut after 2 years. It seemed pretty realistic to me that the arrow was a decent indication that a player would progress well, but was neither a guarantee that they would or a guarantee that another player that didn't have the arrow would progress less. In real life, there are no guarantees in recruiting.

07-02-2004, 01:25 PM	#66
Anaxamander Imperator OVR: 19 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,795	Re: Recruiting info at IGN From the article: Quote: And what of the players who left TCU for the pros? Don't worry, we'll show them off in Madden NFL 2005 in the next few weeks. We all wanna know if Victor Von Doom can tear up the NFL. Oh yes. We're all on the edge of our seats.

07-02-2004, 01:27 PM	#67
Brandwin Hall Of Fame OVR: 50 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 30,643	Re: Recruiting info at IGN Quote: *Anaxamander said:* From the article: Quote: And what of the players who left TCU for the pros? Don't worry, we'll show them off in Madden NFL 2005 in the next few weeks. We all wanna know if Victor Von Doom can tear up the NFL. Oh yes. We're all on the edge of our seats. I know I am. I have popcorn already poped and sitting in front of my computer just so when the story is wrote about Van Doom i can open the bag while reading., Who cares if its stale(like their articles) it will all be worth it.

07-02-2004, 01:30 PM	#68
Klue516 Plays well in Tennessee OVR: 16 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,804	Re: Recruiting info at IGN Quote: *DookieMowf said:* Quote: *Anaxamander said:* From the article: Quote: And what of the players who left TCU for the pros? Don't worry, we'll show them off in Madden NFL 2005 in the next few weeks. We all wanna know if Victor Von Doom can tear up the NFL. Oh yes. We're all on the edge of our seats. I know I am. I have popcorn already poped and sitting in front of my computer just so when the story is wrote about Van Doom i can open the bag while reading., Who cares if its stale(like their articles) it will all be worth it. I just might join ya Dook

07-02-2004, 01:31 PM	#69
pnamis18 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Jul 2002	Re: Recruiting info at IGN Quote: *Aaenuel said:* WHY OH WHY DID NORTH TEXAS FINISH IN THE TOP 25!!! NOT ANOTHER YEAR OF THIS! Yea what is that crap? North Texas always finishes in the top ten in last year's game. Ridiculous.

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07-02-2004, 01:32 PM	#70
xfactor Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Jun 2003	Re: Recruiting info at IGN Quote: *DookieMowf said:* Quote: *Anaxamander said:* From the article: Quote: And what of the players who left TCU for the pros? Don't worry, we'll show them off in Madden NFL 2005 in the next few weeks. We all wanna know if Victor Von Doom can tear up the NFL. Oh yes. We're all on the edge of our seats. LMAO, y'all are crazy as hell. I just want some answers on creat-a-team. HOLLA back!!! I know I am. I have popcorn already poped and sitting in front of my computer just so when the story is wrote about Van Doom i can open the bag while reading., Who cares if its stale(like their articles) it will all be worth it.

07-02-2004, 01:47 PM	#72
pnamis18 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Jul 2002	Re: Recruiting info at IGN Quote: *DookieMowf said:* Quote: *pnamis18 said:* Quote: *Aaenuel said:* WHY OH WHY DID NORTH TEXAS FINISH IN THE TOP 25!!! NOT ANOTHER YEAR OF THIS! Yea what is that crap? North Texas always finishes in the top ten in last year's game. Ridiculous. Not that far fetched. They did win their conference and finished 9-4 and also have more then half their starters coming back. I dont mind a team like this cracking the top 25, as long as their isnt any in the top 10 or fighting for a NC at the end of the year. Haven't you already posted that? I did mention that it is crap that they finished in the TOP TEN every year in last year's game.

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