Thank you to those who commented how close our Monte Carlo simulations were to the final BCS score. Our sports psychology factors predicted a very close game -- and selected the underdog, Auburn, in a 35-34 victory. Florida State, a heavy favorite (about -9 points), stormed back from a 21-3 deficit (and even a 31-27 deficit with one minute remaining in the game) to take the BCS 34-31.
This drops our official quant fact record to 36-23, although the result was definitely more than a moral victory. Our research shows the importance of factors related to sports psychology. Our work highlights factors that are under-weighted by sports analysts and sports fans. Stay-tuned for several upcoming Super Bowl pieces.
This drops our official quant fact record to 36-23, although the result was definitely more than a moral victory. Our research shows the importance of factors related to sports psychology. Our work highlights factors that are under-weighted by sports analysts and sports fans. Stay-tuned for several upcoming Super Bowl pieces.
