Numbers is bullshit. As a third-year PhD student in statistics at State (my undergrad was also at State so I’m on year 7), this particular BTP saying has always held a special place in my heart. In many instances, it is completely accurate. Many of the numbers and statistics cited today are, quite frankly, bullshit. However, I think that being able to utilize and visualize data to inform our decisions (and our anger) is something that we should strive to do.
I hope to be able to write articles (whenever I can) that form compelling narratives around numbers related to NC State sports.