1.45 at that level is the difference between 275 and 335. And that is exactly my point. Being the 275th best player vs the 335th best player is being equated to 500 vs 750. What do those differences mean? Absolutely nothing. I did quite a bit of analysis with the nfl and drafting. and what the data shows is way different than what it means on a case by case basis. Or what it means beyond high and Low levels or large differentials.
Having data is better than not having data. I agree.
I like charts, so I’m happy you are producing them. I use them just like everyone else. There’s just too much inconsequential information in middle tier recruits (few eyeballs and greater variance in scores, amount of tape, etc.).
Also another question is how do you use the score. Is a .9 Difference much different? Difference score analysis, which is not even being used, is plagued with errors when used to compare numbers as people. Is a 6 point difference between a player that is 88 vs 82 the same amount of difference as 88 be 94. you can’t say. The data produced through assessment isn’t linear.
The data on the high end is much more accurate than the middle rated players because of film, number of eyeballs, etc. we also know a 90 is better than an 80. Is an 85 much different than an 86? Not known. Is an 88 linebacker different than a 90 receiver? The positional ranking would say the linebacker is way more important. But statistical analysis would indicate stacking a team if receivers would be better.
now, I’m Not saying data is worthless far from it. I make a lot of money because of data. I’m just saying the difference between teams with less than a point difference in overall score doesn’t really mean anything when it comes to talent. But when it comes to coaching, starting lineup scores, scores of the weakest link on the field, then they start to have more relevance