Category Archives: By the Numbers.

Boston Marathon compared Louisville Lovin’ The Hills – Actually _ No Comparison

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Ohio State Basketball Winning % 1965 -2016

I’ll analyze this more in future posts.  It says a lot about Talent, Team chemistry, and leadership.  Four years were vacated in the O’Brien scandal from 1998 to 2001.  We forget about that.  Thad Matta’s record has been outstanding although … Continue reading

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Curtis Samuel: Difference Maker – By the numbers

Will Curtis Samuels be the difference maker against Clemson?  He has the skills and talent to be that is certain.  What is also certain is that the strong Clemson defense will be keying on him.  I see JT Barrett having … Continue reading

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Who Bets More on Jeopardy: Men Or Women?

Slate examined this question in 2014.   As expected “crazy” men (on Jeopardy? Please…) bet more then women in the daily double.  Betting more will help you win if you are right.  If you are a poor player betting high will … Continue reading

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Greatest Jeopardy Champion: Ken Jennings or Brad Rutter?

I knew you wanted to know! Brad Rutter played Jeopardy in 200 and retired as an undefeated champion after 5 games (the rules at that time).  He then participated in a number of Tournaments of Champions , eventually winning 19 … Continue reading

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OSU / Clemson / Michigan By the numbers – This will be a similar game – Ruled by DEFENSE!!

Like against Michigan – OSU is going to get sacked!  But we are going to get interceptions and SCORE!.   This will be a defensive struggle and OSU will have to have some big plays on defense to win.  Also … Continue reading

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Defense vs. Offense: Which Effects Rankings (By The Numbers)

Alabama has the best defense in the country as well as the best balance between offense and defense.  Michigan is a close second on total defense while Clemson and OSU round out the top four on balance.  Washington is not … Continue reading

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Historic OSU Big Men: Hosket, Lucas, Waiters, Williams, and Witte. – By The Numbers

Five centers who played well (Waiters and Witte) to Great (Hosket and Williams) to phenomenal (Lucas).  They went on to expected professional careers except in the case of Herb Williams who had an incredibly long and productive career.

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Ohio State versus Michigan: By The Numbers

I don’t think Michigan’s QB situation matters too much as it will be a defense dominated /  low scoring game.  I will give my prediction in the morning… Michigan’s line play on both offense and defense is superior.  JT Barrett … Continue reading

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Some OSU versus Michigan Predictions

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