blog.hubspot.com - 2/1/2008
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What data can you use to predict who will win the Super Bowl? The sportscasters on TV use their own understanding of the teams and their expertise in understanding football. They are rarely better than probably 65% accurate in their predictions. The oddsmakers in Las Vegas essentially use a popularity contest. What if we took Intetrnet data to pick a winner?
Super Bowl: Gone to the Dogs
intentionalfoul.com 2/1/2008 — So, what kind of dog does your favorite Super Bowl player resemble? Is Plaxico a Doberman or a Greyhound? What about Brady? Is he a Pit Bull or a Chihuahua? Well, thanks to Sarah Schorno’s diligence , we now have the answers. For what it’s worth, Brady is considered a Border Collie. Check out Sarah’s post for the rest of the reveals. Post from: Intentional Foul...
Giants Coughlin Claims His Team Will Take the Ball if They Win the Toss
bizoffootball.com 2/1/2008 — New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin confirmed that he would take the ball at the start of the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots if his team won the toss. Coughlin said he wants to keep the ball away from the Patriots as much as possible, as reported by SI.com
Vegas in need of Patriots fans
myespn.go.com 2/1/2008 — Super Bowl XLII may reach $100 million in legal betting in Las Vegas for the first time, but that only makes the casinos more nervous. Because of the wide point spread (opened at 14), it looks like about 75 percent of gamblers are going with the ...
