Alright, buckle up, because I’m gonna walk you through this Cade Stover game log thing I’ve been messing with. It’s been a ride, let me tell you.
First things first, I had to figure out what the heck I even wanted to track. Was I just gonna note down the basic stats like catches and yards? Nah, I wanted more meat on the bone. I’m talking routes run, targets, yards after catch (YAC), blocking assignments – the whole shebang.
Then, I needed a way to actually record this stuff during the games. Pencil and paper? Too slow, too messy. I considered a spreadsheet on my laptop, but that felt clunky. Eventually, I settled on using a note-taking app on my tablet. I figured I could quickly jot down notes and then clean it up later. I am using the notes app on my iPad. Simple and easy.
Okay, so here’s where it got real. Game day! I sat down, tablet in hand, ready to document Cade Stover’s every move. At first, I was trying to capture everything. Big mistake! My notes were a jumbled mess. I missed plays because I was too busy writing about the last one. I was all over the place.
I had to simplify. I decided to focus on the key stuff: route type, target (yes/no), reception (yes/no), YAC, and a quick note about the blocking. This made things way more manageable. Plus, I started using abbreviations like “OUT” for out route, “GO” for go route, “BL” for block. That saved a ton of time. And I started only tracking him on passing plays to make sure I didn’t miss anything.
After the game, I’d take my messy notes and transfer them to a spreadsheet. I set up columns for each category and started plugging in the data. This took a while, especially at first, but it got faster as I got more comfortable with the system. I had to rewind the game to get everything accurate.
Here’s where things got interesting. Once I had a few games’ worth of data, I could start looking for trends. Was he getting targeted more on certain routes? Was his YAC consistent? Was he a good blocker on one side of the field but not the other? You can see it. It just takes time.
I even started charting the routes he ran on a field diagram I downloaded from a football website. This gave me a visual representation of his usage and helped me identify areas where he could improve. Plus I started to see what the team was trying to do.
It’s still a work in progress, and I tweak my system after every game. But honestly, it’s been super rewarding. I feel like I have a much deeper understanding of Cade Stover’s game, and football in general. It is something I have started to enjoy doing.
So, that’s the story of my Cade Stover game log adventure. It’s been messy, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating, but also incredibly fun and informative. If you’re a football nerd like me, I highly recommend giving it a shot!
