Before and during bye week, sharing a little wisdom and broadcasting a warning seems right. After looking at the data immediately after bye week, I think that you will agree that the Oakland Raiders need to be put on notice.
As a researcher on the careers of some former professional football players, at this moment a few guys may be slipping and sliding, having a little fun during bye week.
It's okay to have fun, but not so much fun that your "head is bad," as some folks used to say in the old days.
Here is a reality check for all to see.
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Steelers W W L L W W L W Oakland L L L L L L L W
The data shows that the Oakland Raiders, our beloved team, has not won a game immediately after bye week since 2002.
Don't you think it makes sense to sing to them, "Straighten up and fly right"?
Additional observations can be made based on the data. This is a table of the win-loss records and the frequency of each since 1978. In 1978, the NFL started the 16-game season.
12 wins 11 wins 10 wins 9 wins 8 wins 3 3 2 4 5 2000 2002 2001 1994 1999 1990 1984 1993 1991 1998 1985 1980 1979 1995 1978 1989 1986
In 2000, 1990 and 1985, the Raiders had a win-loss record of 12-6.
In 2002, 1984 and 1980, the Raiders win-loss record was 11-5.
In 2001 and 1993, the Raiders' win-loss record was 10-6.
In 1994, 1991, 1979 and 1978, the win-loss record was 9-7.
There was a 1-to-1 ratio of wins to losses in 1999, 1998, 1995, 1989 and 1986. In other words, the record was 8-8.
It looks like the percentage...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
