Annual “what is up with wrestlestat’s algorithm” thread

[1032004]

First off, love wrestlestat, best wrestling website in history IMO.

And yes, I know “they’re ratings, not rankings.”  But that doesn’t mean the algorithm can’t be improved.

I’m not sure if anything’s changed but the preseason rankings don’t seem as bad as before last season when IIC like 3 multiple time returning champs we’re not ranked #1.

But I present the 2 “ratings” that stick out to me the most:

1.  Hendrickson over Kerk

2.  Redshirt freshman Garrett Grice #11 at 133.  Hope he proves me wrong but he has done nothing to be that high.  13-2 as a redshirt, best win was over #57 (last year) Brendan Ferretti, losses to #25 Zaccone and #47 Carter.  Huh?  Honestly 133 does look a little shallow but still.

 

Wrestlestat guys if you’re reading this, love you but it seems there are 3 main areas for improvement IMO.

1.  NCAA tournament performance should have a higher weight 

2.  Bonus wins should have a lower weight

3.  Results from several years back should have a lower weight

[nhs67]

Aliens?

[ionel]

3 minutes ago, nhs67 said:

Aliens?

probably 

[Ohio Elite]

2 minutes ago, ionel said:

probably 

More like most likely 

[nhs67]

10 hours ago, Ohio Elite said:

More like most likely 

^ This

^ That

10 hours ago, ionel said:

probably