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Originally Posted by phi0129  We have been addressing these issues all year long. And just because statistically something is suppossed to happen doesn't mean it will. Maybe we will have perfect circumstances every game of the tournament? My point is that while this article is insightful and fairly accurate from a mathematical standpoint, there are far too many other variables affecting the outcome of the game to think this statistic completely dooms us. |
To be fair, phil, the article merely suggests that this exact metric indicates a higher possibilty of a vols' letdown; it does not say we are doomed. Numbers are not as arrogant as most think. They are often just a means to predict or suggest what is MORE likely to happen.