Gilliam Ratings updated

[GilliamRatings]

Really no traffic at my site.

 

[ChancellorFan]

Matt, just took a look. Sorry, been out of the loop for a day or three. Awesome!!!!

 

[DinwiddieProud]

How was your accuracy percentage this year over previous first week games in the last few years. This is your new and improved formula, correct. Did anything jump out at you, statistically speaking?

 

[hamspear]

Matt , first off realty great job ! Love your site. Quick question , what does percentage does strength of schedule play into your final equation ? No agenda, just curious .

 

[GilliamRatings]

Matt , first off realty great job ! Love your site. Quick question , what does percentage does strength of schedule play into your final equation ? No agenda, just curious .

It's not done as a percentage. Though strength of your opponent is as big of a factor as the final score, so maybe you could say 50%.

If you're interested in the nitty gritty of how it works. It is spelled out exactly on these two links.

Here's how it works.

Here's an update to how it works.

 

[GilliamRatings]

How was your accuracy percentage this year over previous first week games in the last few years. This is your new and improved formula, correct. Did anything jump out at you, statistically speaking?

The formula picked a little more than 70% correct which is typical for week 1. The changes in the ratings don't really take effect until the playoffs, so right now nothing is different than in past years.

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Thanks. Best wishes with your health issue.