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Statistical Review of the 2009 49ers: I. Overall
With the Saints (!!!) crowned champions this past Sunday, the time has arrived for my yearly statistical review of the 49ers' season. This year's review will be an 8-part series, with a new episode airing each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from now until the end of February. Barring unforeseen...
Optimism and the 2009 San Francisco 49ers: Will They Make the Quantum Leap?
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I haven't posted in over a month, and we have a fair amount of newcomers to Niners Nation, so I figure a quick (re)introduction is in order. As you can see, my name's Danny. I'm currently getting my PhD in sport psychology at the University of Florida (but actually reside in Fort...
Final Strength of Schedule for 2008
It's time to look at the Strength of Schedule for the season. There was some debate earlier this week here, so I thought I'd make an easy-to-understand table. If you'd like to know what the columns mean, check back a few weeks ago, where I explain the table. Some thoughts: The Colts...
Strength of Schedule through Week 15
It's time to look at the Strength of Schedule through Week 15. This does not take into account last night's tense and well-deserved 8th straight win. If you'd like to know what the columns mean, check back at last week, where I explain the table. Some thoughts: Playing an 0-14 team...
Strength of Schedule through Week 14
I promised I'd keep doing the Strength of Schedule, even after the Colts play the lowly Bengals and Lions. I've gone all fancy on you, and the table is after the jump. Here's some notes on the table: The first set of columns is the straight up Opponents' Winning Percentage. The Colts are...
Strength of Schedule through Week 13
There was a claim made earlier today that the Titans have the 4th toughest schedule in the NFL this season. I also saw this same claim over at MCM earlier in the week, complete with a link to the "2008 Strength of Schedule". However, there is one problem with these claims: They are using last...
The Year of the Superdivisions
If you heard KC Joyner's interview last Thursday you know that his research has found over 70% of Super Bowl winners come from the first, second or third ranked divisions, as determined by winner percentage. Using that information it's fair to say that the next champ will come from one of three...







