12-20-2012, 12:56 PM
I wonder what the algorithm behind it values. I assume it takes into account how close the game is, but does it give preference to high scoring affairs like Stanford vs. UA or low scoring "defensive battles" like Stanford vs. UW? Not all close games are created equally.
The idea of rating college games for excitement is interesting, as the excitement is clearly in the eye of the beholder. I rarely find myself on the edge of my seat unless Stanford is involved, in which case I'm always on the edge of my seat. It there's a game on between too good teams that is closely contested, I'll watch with interest because I enjoy sport, but I won't be "excited" by the outcome. Maybe if the outcome of the game is going to clearly impact Stanford's ranking or Rose Bowl chances, but even then, I'm not sure I would get excited by the game.
The idea of rating college games for excitement is interesting, as the excitement is clearly in the eye of the beholder. I rarely find myself on the edge of my seat unless Stanford is involved, in which case I'm always on the edge of my seat. It there's a game on between too good teams that is closely contested, I'll watch with interest because I enjoy sport, but I won't be "excited" by the outcome. Maybe if the outcome of the game is going to clearly impact Stanford's ranking or Rose Bowl chances, but even then, I'm not sure I would get excited by the game.