Merry Christmas Eve and here's the gift of learning! Do Quarterbacks Rate Better in Domes than Outdoors?For this experiment, I will explore the QB ratings of six quarterbacks that have played for both indoor and outdoor teams, including: Peyton Manning, Sam Bradford, Brock Osweiler (again!), Drew Brees, Carson Palmer, and Case Keenum. HypothesesNull: Quarterbacks have the SAME ability to rate better in indoor and outdoor stadiums. Alternative: Quarterbacks have a GREATER ability to rate better in indoor stadiums. DOME-OUTDOOR Manning99.1-94.0= 4.1 Bradford82.6-83.9= -1.3 Osweiler56.1-82.1= -26 Brees102.7-90.3= 12.4 Palmer94.3-85.5= 8.8 Keenum118.2-71.4= 46.8 Observed Mean Difference= 7.63Which means that we will look for 7.63 as our test statistic when doing the trials. Simulation56/200 are over the test statistic. P-Value= 28%. ConclusionSince the p-value is large (over 5%), it is plausible that the null hypothesis is true and these quarterbacks have the same ability to rate better in both types of stadiums.
Twelve Drummers Drumming Holiday Sweater: Where are they now?Maybe you can recall one of the greatest Christmas videos of all time and how catchy the song is.. But did you know that it has been TWO years since this gift came to be?! Join me in finding out what happened to the stars of this video (*hint: One of them is a Star now!). Status: Still with the Sharks! Hertl did considerably well in the season after this video (8 more goals in 2015-16). He also got to go to the Stanley Cup which is not something many can say on this list. Hertl has only played 17 games this year due to a lower-body injury. Hopefully he can return soon to San Jose! Status: With the Dallas Stars Niemi left the season after the video was filmed and has spent the past two seasons in Dallas. Niemi was mostly successful after going to the playoffs last season with Dallas but they lost out in the second round. Status: Still with the Sharks! Nieto's only played a couple of games this year but hopefully he can find a way to get more ice time and score his first goal of the season. Status: In the Minnesota Wild Organization The former backup goalie for the Sharks is now with the Wild organization but he has yet to make his Wild debut in the NHL. Status: With the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Sheppard's NHL career ended the same season this video was published in but he ended it with the New York Rangers and not San Jose. He was just named to the Spengler Cup roster for Team Canada and will play on December 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland. Status: Retired Scott was recently seen tearing it up in this year's All Star Game in Nashville and dominated the competition by winning MVP of the entire tournament. Scott became a hero to all when he played in the competition against the best players despite the NHL trying to take him out of it. Scott ended his career in the Canadiens organization and will continue to be a legend (since the NHL created a rule after him in the All Star Game where no minor league players can be voted in). Status: With the Nashville Predators Irwin is having a great comeback year after playing only 2 games with Boston last season. He is still active with Nashville and has a plus/minus of 11 this season. Status: Still in the Sharks Organization! Goodrow's rookie season happened to be when this video was made and since then he has played 14 NHL games last season. Goodrow is currently playing with the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL. He's only 23 years old so there's promise for this prospect. Status: Still in the Sharks Organization! Mueller also was a rookie in this video and was last seen in 11 games last season. You can catch him and Goodrow on the San Jose Barracuda! Status: Still with the Sharks! Congrats to Tierney on being a rookie in the video that's still on the Sharks! This season Tierney has 10 points in 34 games. Status: Still spittin' play-by-play Hahn has held his position with the Sharks for 20 seasons now. Hahn is currently calling all the goals and calling all the hits. Status: Still in Sharks Territory The voice of the Sharks since birth is still with the team. You can check him out over radio for all the games. Status: With the Florida Panthers The special guest from Dallas is no longer there after two seasons. Demers is continuing to be his fun self in Sunrise and is also producing 15 points in 35 games. Status: Still with the Sharks! The late arrival to the video stuck with this team (despite not being able to actually perform with the others). Dillon is continuing to play for the Sharks and is still very apart of the active roster. Merry Christmas Eve and rock a holiday sweater for me!!!!"THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE in life IS TO BE YOURSELF IN A WORLD that is trying to make you like everyone else." -Fatima Al Ali Watch this video of Al Ali to feel good on this lovely day! Eleven Pipers pipingIf anyone knows how to celebrate, it's Montréal! Watch these two on Christmas Eve!!"This is just what I love to do, Other than working on the ranch and keeping that in order, this is my life. I guess it's just all I know how to do." -Mary Burger "Just the tradition. Not just the fans, but the alumni -- they've written us notes and been so supportive." -Jenna Gray, on her favourite part about the Stanford fanbase. Nine Ladies Dancing. Or enjoying a fun boat ride! (This is what Southern Californians do during this season..) "Serena Williams, and she still is now. I always wanted to get into playing tennis, but I never really had the time with volleyball. But she's still my favorite." -Chloe Collins, on her sports idol growing up. Eight maids a-milking! Sip some milk while you watch these videos! Told you that I would show this year's video! An old classic... fun starts around 0:14.
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AuthorHi, I'm Jenna and I'm a sports fan! I've been avidly watching sports since 2011 because I found that by watching sports, I would be able to communicate with my dad and brother better. Ever since I got into sports, I've been able to enjoy myself more when I go to sporting events with my family. Archives
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