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[QUOTE="Capt. Tuttle, post: 5094202, member: 191"]
There is a balance of the two, I would think.  
Numbers should be used to expose flawed specimens who overwhelm senses with fantastical athleticism.  
The eyes should look at some lesser ranked numbers guys for intangibles that might raise the rating.  
     I don’t know how Z Sims would rate analytically, but he always made the right play and we don’t get to the FF without him as our PG.  You had to watch him to appreciate all he did.

Coach fell in love with Benny W. but I bet analytics would have told a different tale.
        It would be great if there were appropriate psychological testing that were allowed by NCAA that could get into how players might react under pressure or adversity.  That would be the third leg.

The scene in “Air” where Sonny Vaccarro is explaining why Nike had to sign Jordon is a microcosm of intangibles.  In the movie (unsure if totally true) Dean Smith knew the freshman was the guy to take the shot, not the All American James Worthy.
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