Is there a Playing Time Score Stat

[Samd2]

Ok, I wasnt sure how to word that title, but this is my question, is there a stat that shows the BU score compared to the opponent score for a players playing time, for instance if WE has played 40 minutes all season what has Bu Scored during those 40 min and what have the opponents scored during those same 40 min ? I know the stat would be difficult to keep, but they do keep track of several odd stats these days. Just a crazy thought after seeing the difference WE made during the Michigan game and wondered if the stat exists.

[Da Coach]

Yes, it is called the +/- (plus/minus) stat. It is an official stat kept in the NBA, but it is not kept as an official stat in college ball. However, most college teams have stat people who do keep this stat purely for use by the coaching staff to evaluate their players' performances, and value to the team. These +/- numbers are not made public. I think this staff does keep +/- stats, at least I know the last staff did.

http://www.sportingcharts.com/dictionary/nba/basketball-plus-minus.aspx

[braveatheart]

Shaunguth compiled that stat for a while last year but I think he had trouble getting accurate information off the live stats play by play breakdown. I would love to see the numbers if someone has the time to work it up.

[Samd2]

thanks coach, i figured if anybody knew it would be you, it would be nice to see that stat line

[Da Coach]

thanks coach, i figured if anybody knew it would be you, it would be nice to see that stat line

I agree. It would be a nice stat for fans. I wonder why few schools ever publish those numbers.

[shaunguth]

Shaunguth compiled that stat for a while last year but I think he had trouble getting accurate information off the live stats play by play breakdown. I would love to see the numbers if someone has the time to work it up.

Yes.....that was kind of a pain to find the play-by-play for every game and then break it all down. I'm planning on trying this again when conference season rolls around.