(S3) - PT #2 - Lucky Charms

[Deusolis]

Data. Data. Data.

Despite knowing the naked body outside of National Geographic (word to Dan La Greca), A.C. Hackett is one of the NSFLs most fervent data advocates. On game day, that passion manifests in pages upon pages of scouting reports. Knowing offensive tendencies and player pet moves is the kind of information that makes a difference between winning and losing.

As one would expect, Hackett isn't particularly superstitious. Based on past data, rubbing a rabbit's foot or wearing lucky socks doesn't improve the likelihood of positive outcomes. But, data be damned, there are still a few pregame actions in his routine.


Rather than putting unearned faith in talismans and charms. Hackett has optimized his Sunday night pregame routines. He notes what he did prior to the game and compares it with his stat line.  Sugar Babies were a staple until correlation coeffecients (and the Liberty dietician) said they shouldn't be. In their place is a rigorous stretching routine. For those of us not on TPEDs, that's the best way to prolong a career.

Data or no, with 15 minutes to game time, the whole world knows where AC is. In the tunnel.  Headphone clad. Ready to go to war.