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Analyzing the Relationship Between Player Personnel and Optimal Mixed Strategies in American Football

McGough, Erin Patrick
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1248121168

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2009, Master of Science, University of Akron, Mathematics.
The purpose of this paper is to explore how the optimal mix of run and pass is affected by a change in player personnel in American football. To investigate this notion, we construct a model under the hypothesis that the offense has recently acquired a proven quarterback that will increase the production of the passing game. We then solve the game, and in the process construct Nash equilibrium functions that depend on the influence of the new quarterback. Lastly, as an example, we use empirical data and model results to examine how the addition of Jay Cutler impacts the mix of run and pass for the 2009 Chicago Bears.
Gerald Young, Dr. (Advisor)
Curtis Clemons, Dr. (Advisor)
Michael Ferrara, Dr. (Advisor)
30 p.
Mathematics
game theory; football; optimal mix; free agency

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  • McGough, E. P. (2009). Analyzing the Relationship Between Player Personnel and Optimal Mixed Strategies in American Football [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1248121168

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • McGough, Erin. Analyzing the Relationship Between Player Personnel and Optimal Mixed Strategies in American Football. 2009. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1248121168.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • McGough, Erin. "Analyzing the Relationship Between Player Personnel and Optimal Mixed Strategies in American Football." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1248121168

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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