I haven't been here since the start, but is there an editorial policy laid out somewhere for the SOTG process? Is there a thread somewhere that explains the magic behind the white smoke? (If I have one beef with this free and volunteer-run site it is that the search function is truly abysmal - the results are ordered by????)
But if not, what are the ingredients that go into the sausage? There used to be a poll (but that was non-binding?) Now it's the council of viziers conditioned on which sandwich Rocky had at Arby's? What's the weighting on scoring/sheet-stuffing/usage/efficiency/heroics/answering the bell/expectations(exceeding therein)? Inquiring minds need to know!
Hubris, prejudice, chutzpah, and chicken bones
Their board, their decision.
Data analytics, peer review, standardized testing, gut feeling and a little Real Chili.
Quote from: tower912 on December 20, 2018, 05:23:26 AM
Their board, their decision.
Hey, no doubt. Just wanted to get some insight into how the magic happens. I mean, come on, this isn't the NET or anything... (Or is the SOTG process proprietary)?
It's a highly calibrated SWAG
Scientific Wild Ass Guess
They go out for 5 for 5 beef n cheddars, wait a couple hours, then read the, er, tea leaves
Science, math, statistics and all that stuff that put a man on the moon, built safe automobiles and skyscrapers that can withstand earthquakes is terribly overrated. Better to leave the important stuff to opinion and conjecture. While allowing debate, our ruler will finally decide for himself all matters of importance.
You can't handle the truth!
Our opinions might help sway but do not decide.
Quote from: WarriorFan on December 20, 2018, 06:35:36 AM
Science, math, statistics and all that stuff that put a man on the moon, built safe automobiles and skyscrapers that can withstand earthquakes is terribly overrated. Better to leave the important stuff to opinion and conjecture. While allowing debate, our ruler will finally decide for himself all matters of importance.
Are you being political?
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 20, 2018, 06:16:27 AM
They go out for 5 for 5 beef n cheddars, wait a couple hours, then read the, er, tea leaves
Tell me more about 5 for 5 B&CS. Haven't seen that for years.
And the illuminati make the SOTG decision. Rocky is just their minion.
As usual, those who get paid the huge money get to make all the decisions.
I'm gonna just get this ready. I smell a possibility of blasphemy and think our malevolent rulers may make an example of someone
(http://hoydenabouttown.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/banhammer2.jpg)
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 20, 2018, 09:17:28 AM
I'm gonna just get this ready. I smell a possibility of blasphemy and think our malevolent rulers may make an example of someone
(http://hoydenabouttown.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/banhammer2.jpg)
Am I trying to take a bite of the apple?
Quote from: 1SE on December 20, 2018, 09:47:46 AM
Am I trying to take a bite of the apple?
The mods are our philosopher-kings and we are beholden to their process. Ours is not to question why, but to accept their decisions with the understanding that they hold all wisdom and knowledge.
Yeah, I think we are the Blisters, we only come out after Rocky & Co do the work.
As long as they follow the recommendations of many Scoopers who want to give sympathy SOTGs to guys who surprisingly get 10 pts, 5 rebs and 2 assts instead of the guys who go for 30 points, I'm happy!
As a point of info .. I think I've 'elected' a SOTG maybe 5 times, including the Rob Frozena debacle of 2010.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on December 20, 2018, 10:32:00 AM
As a point of info .. I think I've 'elected' a SOTG maybe 5 times, including the Rob Frozena debacle of 2010.
Classic scoop debacle!
Also congrats on 6,000 posts.
Quote from: 1SE on December 20, 2018, 02:43:25 AM
I haven't been here since the start, but is there an editorial policy laid out somewhere for the SOTG process? Is there a thread somewhere that explains the magic behind the white smoke? (If I have one beef with this free and volunteer-run site it is that the search function is truly abysmal - the results are ordered by????)
But if not, what are the ingredients that go into the sausage? There used to be a poll (but that was non-binding?) Now it's the council of viziers conditioned on which sandwich Rocky had at Arby's? What's the weighting on scoring/sheet-stuffing/usage/efficiency/heroics/answering the bell/expectations(exceeding therein)? Inquiring minds need to know!
got to say I like the use of metaphors...not many that can pull together Papal election, the Ottoman Empire, sausage and Arby's sandwiches....you got the meat on that post.
Quote from: vogue65 on December 20, 2018, 08:54:03 AM
Are you being political?
No. I live in Russia. I know how not to be political.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 20, 2018, 09:17:28 AM
I'm gonna just get this ready. I smell a possibility of blasphemy and think our malevolent rulers may make an example of someone
(http://hoydenabouttown.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/banhammer2.jpg)
I feel like a lot of people have tempted the mods and have not yet been made example of.
JJJ was robbed many times.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 20, 2018, 10:36:17 AM
Also congrats on 6,000 posts.
Also know as a "an average week" for MUFINY.
Quote from: Herman Cain on December 20, 2018, 11:39:43 AM
JJJ was robbed many times.
I hope they caught the perpetrator. Maybe it was one of the guys who beat up Sterling Brown.
Welcome the peoples republic of scoop. Our Devine Moderators Rule!
I am pre-nominating JJJ for tomorrow's SOTG.
May the mere thought of his neck and his pogo-stick hops catapult our lads to victory!
Quote from: Sultan of South Wayne on December 20, 2018, 09:51:36 AM
The mods are our philosopher-kings and we are beholden to their process. Ours is not to question why, but to accept their decisions with the understanding that they hold all wisdom and knowledge.
i see what you are doing here...nice p/a baby!
I, for one, welcome our moderator overlords and their wise SOTG decisions
Good choice.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 20, 2018, 09:17:28 AM
I'm gonna just get this ready. I smell a possibility of blasphemy and think our malevolent rulers may make an example of someone
(http://hoydenabouttown.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/banhammer2.jpg)
I am honored and blessed to have the opportunity to be here to do whatever the mods want to do.
Maybe we should weight average SOTG's based upon the opponent. That is SOTG against a top 25 team is more valuable that SOTG for a 300th ranked team.
Quote from: MU82 on December 20, 2018, 02:05:02 PM
I am pre-nominating JJJ for tomorrow's SOTG.
May the mere thought of his neck and his pogo-stick hops catapult our lads to victory!
Doesn't Jeenathan Williams have a great neck? Should we give him an honorary visitor SOTG
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 20, 2018, 06:47:09 PM
Doesn't Jeenathan Williams have a great neck? Should we give him an honorary visitor SOTG
Meh. Doesn't even know how to spell his own name.
Quote from: 1SE on December 20, 2018, 02:43:25 AM
I haven't been here since the start, but is there an editorial policy laid out somewhere for the SOTG process? Is there a thread somewhere that explains the magic behind the white smoke? (If I have one beef with this free and volunteer-run site it is that the search function is truly abysmal - the results are ordered by????)
But if not, what are the ingredients that go into the sausage? There used to be a poll (but that was non-binding?) Now it's the council of viziers conditioned on which sandwich Rocky had at Arby's? What's the weighting on scoring/sheet-stuffing/usage/efficiency/heroics/answering the bell/expectations(exceeding therein)? Inquiring minds need to know!
Arby's always Arby's!!!
After tonight the Mods have it easy. Just paste and copy Markus as the SOTG for the next 19 games.