About
People
Evan Jaffe is the creator and data analyst behind the FAU Sport Management Kicker and Punter
Indexes. Evan has created an FBS football database of over 10,000 field goal attempts
and 35,000 punts which are used to make up the unique algorithms for evaluation of
kickers and punters. Evan is a data analyst for FAU’s College of Business, where he
also is an instructor of Quantitative Methods of Business in the Information Technology
and Operations Management Department.
Marc Rhorer is the marketing and public relations director for the FAU Sport Management Kicker
and Punter Indexes. Dr. Rhorer has worked with Evan in developing the indexes since
inception, and coordinates publicity and media relations. Marc is the Assistant Dean
in the College of Business and a member of the Marketing faculty.
Steven Jaffe is the web and data coordinator for the Kicker and Punter Indexes. He works to ensure
data integrity and facilitates website operations.
Index Details and Methodology
The FAU Sport Management Kicker and Punter Indexes evaluate each active kicker and punter and provide weekly and cumulative rankings as well as insights into individual players. The indexes were created by Evan Jaffe, data analyst and quantitative methods instructor for the College. Mr. Jaffe believes in elevating the status of individual players in positions that receive little attention but have significant impact on the game. The indexes use the principles of business analytics applied to sport to gauge performance. Usually kickers are judged primarily by the distance and accuracy of their field goal attempts and punters by the distance of their kicks. FAU’s Kicker and Punter Indexes utilize these measures, but they are combined with additional indicators of performance for a more holistic, organized evaluation model. The indexes were developed based on extensive analysis of historical kicking and punting data, providing a systematic, refined method for gauging performance.
Click here for a more detailed explanation of our methodology.
The Kicker and Punter Indexes have a strong record of identifying which players will
be selected for conference awards as well as semifinalist and finalist award honors
posted by the nationally recognized Lou Groza Award (kickers) and Ray Guy Award (punters).
The indexes are updated weekly, on Wednesday mornings, throughout the NCAA football
season. Final season index rankings will be published following the national championship
game.
The indexes provide an innovative service that engages the broader community, connecting
football fans with the power of business analytics. FAU’s College of Business’ Sport
Management Kicker and Punter Indexes are examples of the impact that business education
and essential skills of commerce can have on things we enjoy in everyday life.
FAU Sport Management Kicker and Punter Indexes email: ejaffe@fau.edu
Evan Jaffe: 561-297-4180
Marc Rhorer: 561-297-0210