I'm creating a sports information website dedicated to fulfilling the needs of casual sports watchers that aren't filled by espn.com, sports.yahoo.com, msn.foxsports.com, etc. I am also using this site to practice, so I'm not looking for profit, just something to do that interests me and possibly other people as well.

Is there any information, analysis, or graphical data pertaining to sports that you would like to see on a site that hasn't been done already?

3/20/2009 9:16:26 AM

I would like a live updating chart of every major statistical category comparing Jordan to Kobe to Lebron. Then people can access it. Quickly answer their question. And shut the fuck up about it.

3/20/2009 9:22:46 AM

Just don't make it suck as bad as espn.com and I'd check it out.

3/20/2009 9:25:44 AM

the less flashy, the better. i have a hard time finding what i want on espn and the like because there's too much shit going on

3/20/2009 9:34:30 AM

don't bother with college basketball.

kenpom.com has you beat.

3/20/2009 11:09:07 AM

^^haha, i hate espn's website, but the one reason i go to it is for the ease of finding the basic stats

so do you just want ideas of different stats that you should have on there? if so, i suggest showing individual defensive stats for ncaa fball players (so few sites actually do this)

[Edited on March 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM. Reason : ^]

3/20/2009 11:11:14 AM

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"I would like a live updating chart of every major statistical category comparing Jordan to Kobe to Lebron. Then people can access it. Quickly answer their question. And shut the fuck up about it."

hahahahahaha I will probably do that and include "stfu" under the graph.

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"Just don't make it suck as bad as espn.com and I'd check it out."

Shouldn't be too hard.

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"the less flashy, the better. i have a hard time finding what i want on espn and the like because there's too much shit going on"

That's a good premise to follow. Preferably, I'd make it without ads, unless it got too big, in which case I would either shut it down or put some Google AdSense on the top or bottom.

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"don't bother with college basketball. kenpom.com has you beat."

I know, that guy does everything!

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" so do you just want ideas of different stats that you should have on there? if so, i suggest showing individual defensive stats for ncaa fball players (so few sites actually do this)"

Basically. I was just wondering if there were any odd statistical or informational niches that weren't being fulfilled (like a college basketball +/- or a graphical display of win streak) that I could jump on and experiment with. Some people love the weirdest statistical analysis, even if it bears little to no relevance.

I'll do the individual defensive stats thing. Need something to do before the fall. I could always do the past histories, if that info was available.

[Edited on March 20, 2009 at 11:15 AM. Reason : s]

3/20/2009 11:12:39 AM

ncaa bb and baseball are pretty done

you should try to be the kenpom of ncaa college hockey. there's your angle!

3/20/2009 11:45:10 AM

What's the best defensive fielding metric in baseball?

It seems there are so many variables that make it difficult to really gauge. We all know fielding % and zone rating are garbage...

Also, please explain Win Shares, VORP, etc to the average baseball fan so I stop getting arguments against Carlos Beltran being the best CF in the game and potential borderline HOFer...

3/20/2009 11:51:07 AM

^
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Value_over_replacement_player
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Win_shares

I'm not sure Spontaneous' site can make you smarter just by visiting

3/20/2009 11:57:19 AM

So you're just gonna have a couple random statistical categories for every major sport? Or are you gonna have lots of coverage?

Either way you'll need a source (unless you plan on hand entering all the information). Something like Stats, Inc. And that'll cost a good deal of money.

Look, I could list two dozen sites that have all kinds of shit you aren't going to find anywhere else. Most of which were started by guys with books and PhDs and consulting contracts. Unless you have a really unique idea, some great research, or just a shit ton of time on your hands, I'd suggest joining one of the already established communities.

I'm not trying to be a wet blanket, but you're probably just wasting your time.

[Edited on March 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM. Reason : ]

3/20/2009 12:43:31 PM

http://www.sports-reference.com/

3/20/2009 1:14:13 PM

broken bats per game
by team

3/20/2009 1:31:15 PM

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"I would like a live updating chart of every major statistical category comparing Jordan to Kobe to Lebron. Then people can access it. Quickly answer their question. And shut the fuck up about it."

sounds good, then maybe everyone would stop trolling me

lol

3/20/2009 1:33:46 PM

Do you have any statistical training?

3/20/2009 1:40:43 PM

[Edited on March 20, 2009 at 1:41 PM. Reason : nvm]

3/20/2009 1:41:24 PM

of course jordans live update would be money won of the betting on golf courses right?

3/20/2009 1:43:01 PM

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"So you're just gonna have a couple random statistical categories for every major sport? Or are you gonna have lots of coverage? Either way you'll need a source (unless you plan on hand entering all the information). Something like Stats, Inc. And that'll cost a good deal of money. Look, I could list two dozen sites that have all kinds of shit you aren't going to find anywhere else. Most of which were started by guys with books and PhDs and consulting contracts. Unless you have a really unique idea, some great research, or just a shit ton of time on your hands, I'd suggest joining one of the already established communities. I'm not trying to be a wet blanket, but you're probably just wasting your time."

Oh ok. I'm really just trying to learn PHP, SQL, and Ajax and sports information really interests me and I know there are some things that I can't find instantly, so I thought I'd hopefully fill a niche.

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"Do you have any statistical training?"

Probably not enough to necessitate dedicating time to what would seem to be a rather meaningless site.

Thanks for the advice, all! I've got other concepts that I've been thinking about (which are probably taken up as well), so I will concentrate on those instead.

3/20/2009 2:28:58 PM

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"http://www.sports-reference.com/"

3/20/2009 2:49:48 PM