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Originally Posted by Bingo
Luck played a role, the numbers say as much, and that's all I've ever said.
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Someone as smart as yourself, and invested in statistics to the level you are, should recognize the failing of this statement. Statistical analysis is designed to all but eliminate "luck" and anomalous events. To suggest luck was involved is to suggest the model is flawed to begin with. Seriously, try introducing the concept of luck to a statistics professor. Be prepared for a a rather long dissertation on the existence of "luck" or chance.
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The salacious insult is to take someone that actually digs deep into things, writes 3000 words of copy on what he finds, but compare it to closet infantile Oiler fans that count on luck being the issue every summer. This Bingo is here and healthy don't worry buddy.
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I don't know Bingo, Tyler Deelow managed to rally his yearly claim of luck using those same statistics into a short lived NHL job.
Trust me Bingo, I appreciate the work you do and the excellent writing you provide for the masses here. Dissent to a theory is not disapproval of the author or their hard work. You are, and always have been, a bright mind who will dig into the numbers. I've always appreciated that about you, which is why your sickness really personally hit me hard. I'm very relieved you are healthy again and can continue your writing. Life wouldn't be the same without it, and I'm very happy it will continue on for years to come.