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Re: Strategy Sub-Team

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Originally Posted by Michael Corsetto View Post
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For 2010-2014 era games, 1678 found that making an initial filter based on drivetrain type improved the quality of our 2nd pick. I think this is what Gregor was talking about.
Do you suppose that it's possible that an even more effective and useful filtering or ranking could have been done using accurate observations of how the drivetrains (and drivers) performed on the field, instead of using the results of your pit scouting?

I'll wager a nice dinner that it is more than just possible; and I think that is what EricH was talking about.

I'll let you guys debate which methods get you to your desired end goals at the lowest costs (in terms of team resources expended), and in the time frames when initial and final estimates are required.

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... You can hold on to your ideas and I'll hold on to my blue banners.
In my best Jar-Jar Binks voice, "How wude!"

That last line came across a little harshly, especially when earning your blue banners is affected by much more than just scouting accuracy. Good enough scouting is important, and pretty close to being necessary; but it is way far away from being sufficient.

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