Author’s Note: This week, I’m gearing up for the season; I want to discuss the mechanics of Saturday afternoon - what I look for, how I watch, and ways I apply analytics to in-game scenarios. Normally, this Thursday afternoon slot will be an advanced stats preview, focusing on TCU’s opponent and the underlying trends. For now, let’s talk about how I watch.
As the summer wraps up and the site shifts towards real, live, in-season football content, I want to reflect on what we’ve learned in the stats series these past couple of months: nothing.