I've noticed several simple yet significant errors on CalBears.com over the years, which makes me wonder about the site's management. Does each team maintain its own section, or is there a broader team responsible for daily operations?
For example, in softball (though this isn't specific to just softball, it's also basketball, volleyball, football), I noticed a glaring issue with the official stats yesterday. After a shutout win followed by a game where we allowed two earned runs, all pitchers' ERAs increased which obviously indicates a miscalculation. Upon doing the calculations myself they are all overshooting ERA by nearly a full run. These are the official stats for a Division 1, former National Championship program. Who should I notify to ensure this is corrected?
Beyond data accuracy, I've also observed that other programs, such as LSU and Alabama, take a more comprehensive approach to player bios-updating them with social media links (particularly relevant in the NIL era) and ensuring high school achievements are well-documented. In contrast, some of Cal's player bios are missing basic details from their senior seasons, including major accomplishments like first-team all-state honors or championships.
Am I being unreasonable in expecting more attention to detail? I've worked on international product launches for major companies, and if someone presented me with a PMM deck that lacked this level of effort or simple attention to detail, I'd push for immediate improvements. Given the evolving landscape of college athletics, I hope the team at CalBears.com considers looking at other schools for inspiration particularly in enhancing player profiles, improving data accuracy, and making it easier to provide feedback. Go Bears!
For example, in softball (though this isn't specific to just softball, it's also basketball, volleyball, football), I noticed a glaring issue with the official stats yesterday. After a shutout win followed by a game where we allowed two earned runs, all pitchers' ERAs increased which obviously indicates a miscalculation. Upon doing the calculations myself they are all overshooting ERA by nearly a full run. These are the official stats for a Division 1, former National Championship program. Who should I notify to ensure this is corrected?
Beyond data accuracy, I've also observed that other programs, such as LSU and Alabama, take a more comprehensive approach to player bios-updating them with social media links (particularly relevant in the NIL era) and ensuring high school achievements are well-documented. In contrast, some of Cal's player bios are missing basic details from their senior seasons, including major accomplishments like first-team all-state honors or championships.
Am I being unreasonable in expecting more attention to detail? I've worked on international product launches for major companies, and if someone presented me with a PMM deck that lacked this level of effort or simple attention to detail, I'd push for immediate improvements. Given the evolving landscape of college athletics, I hope the team at CalBears.com considers looking at other schools for inspiration particularly in enhancing player profiles, improving data accuracy, and making it easier to provide feedback. Go Bears!
