Posted by danpsull71 on 8/2/2024 12:46:00 AM (view original):
Nice! I am definitely interested but could use a pointer on figuring out who played on ST. I am really not familiar with pro-football-reference and don’t see ST positions listed when I sort by the colleges. Any tips on the best way to ID what ST options I have for a given Alma mater? I just don’t have the mind to remember ST players, even returners.
Aside from the kick and punt return stats on the pro reference link for your school- there are also some notable ones that got their start on special teams like LB Zach Thomas or RB Terrell Davis in their rookie year. But the alumni KR/PR stats is the easiest way to identify a number of eligible ST units. Then just find the best ratings, or lowest price, or whatever area of ST you want to be a high rating.
When navigating pro reference- Please note that you must have very top toolbar with Football(college) highlighted in order for it to pull any of the subject data. Sometimes you also have to click on college to reset it each time. Type in and click on your school, Then find the NFL/AFL player link in the middle of the page, then you can go Players Pro Stats as well. The alumni players on your roster do NOT need to be drafted to be eligible. If they made the NFL team after being undrafted and appear in whatif- they are eligible for your roster. You can also click on "Colleges Index" for a listing of all schools with notable NFL records for each school.
We can certainly help on the K, P or ST if that is your last hurdle for the roster. Just post here or sitemail me.
Welcome to specsman with Michigan. Lets Go Blue!
8/2/2024 12:26 PM (edited)