Sonny Moore Power Ratings 10-12-16

[thegreatone36]

Sonny Ratings aren't really close to being right until playoffs come. But the teams get narrowed down so far at that point, most all of us could rank them...

Edited October 13, 2016 by thegreatone36

[MJGOLDENBEARS]

If I was born with a brain made out of jelly I could make an accurate poll at the beginning of the playoffs, most anyone could.... Fulton in the top 15 with 3 losses. Enough said.

Edited October 13, 2016 by MJGOLDENBEARS

[owlbooster]

SM ratings only include games versus other TN schools.  This can have a negative effect on  

Division 2AA schools that play out of state competition, especially against strong opposition.  CBHS (#45) beat one of the better teams in Ohio and lost to one of the best in Missouri.  MUS at 7-0 is #49 even though they sit atop the AP state poll.  They have played 3 MS teams and beaten Granada, a top 10 5A team, and South Panola, who admittedly are down this year.  The Nashville teams that play Trinity KY don't get credit for it.   Food for thought....

Edited October 14, 2016 by owlbooster

[plumb69]

Comedic relief. There is a reliable poll that comes out in Cookeville in December when a team hoists a gold ball. All the other polls are guesses intended to sell media or stir up posters on the T.

Edited October 14, 2016 by plumb69

[CU06]

Wasn't meaning to stir up any posters.  I just find, as some others have stated, that SM is pretty accurate overall.  It's all an algorithm based on many statistics and scenarios that arrive at the power rating for each team.  That's why the poll gets better throughout the year as there is a larger sample data for which to calculate.  No subjectivity or bias is involved in any way.  And to help fans interpret the ratings, when comparing two teams based on their power rating, subtract the difference in the two ratings to determine the point spread between the two teams.  The home team can calculate +2 points to their rating for playing at home.  For example, teams 20 through 30 are only separated by a difference 2.3 overall (Farragut [20] at 131.92 to Father Ryan [30] at 129.66) which means that if any of these teams played each other it would basically be a pick 'em with the home team being a 1/2+ point favorite.  Just food for thought and hope this helps.  As we all know, polls are just for discussion anyway as it all gets settled on the field in the playoffs.

[MJGOLDENBEARS]

Wasn't meaning to stir up any posters. I just find, as some others have stated, that SM is pretty accurate overall. It's all an algorithm based on many statistics and scenarios that arrive at the power rating for each team. That's why the poll gets better throughout the year as there is a larger sample data for which to calculate. No subjectivity or bias is involved in any way. And to help fans interpret the ratings, when comparing two teams based on their power rating, subtract the difference in the two ratings to determine the point spread between the two teams. The home team can calculate +2 points to their rating for playing at home. For example, teams 20 through 30 are only separated by a difference 2.3 overall (Farragut [20] at 131.92 to Father Ryan [30] at 129.66) which means that if any of these teams played each other it would basically be a pick 'em with the home team being a 1/2+ point favorite. Just food for thought and hope this helps. As we all know, polls are just for discussion anyway as it all gets settled on the field in the playoffs.

I don't need help to comprehend why Cane Ridge isn't in the top 30.... Undefeated...

[MLREB]

It's only accurate where it and I agree...

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I don't need help to comprehend why Cane Ridge isn't in the top 30.... Undefeated...

MJGB, this may be your best post of the year. Lol

[thegreatone36]

MJGB, this may be your best post of the year. Lol

Y'all kiss and make up somewhere else fellas!

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Y'all kiss and make up somewhere else fellas!

Just saying it may be the smartest thing he has said. He don't say many of those, have to give credit the one time he does. Come on 36. Lol

[thegreatone36]

Just saying it may be the smartest thing he has said. He don't say many of those, have to give credit the one time he does. Come on 36. Lol

its all good eers,just gotta have some fun on these boards

[MJGOLDENBEARS]

its all good eers,just gotta have some fun on these boards

It's hard when your dealing with a feeble man, they don't remember what fun is like.