Passing Charts FAQs. Updated 8/16/12

So remember back when Bob's Morning After would have those fancy passing charts for Romo? Well we are going to bring them back for the upcoming season and would like to get your thoughts on them. The way they look, things you like or don't like. Any Suggestions are appreciated.  We have come alongway from when these first started and are looking forward to see where these go.

I'm also going to use this post as the official FAQs.  It will be periodaclly updated, as the charts evolve.

Q: Whats the purpose of these charts?

Well that depands on what you're looking for, but I guess a simple answer would be to see patterns.  This is stricly about the pass.  We are not interested in rushing, or yards after the catch.

Q: How do I read the charts?

From bottom to top.  The paths are charted by point of release to the point of catch or incompletion.

Q: What do the different colours mean?

Blue=Completion

Red=Incompletion

Black=Interception

Yellow=Touchdown

Q: Is there a line of scrimmage?

Not neccisarly.  Part of the charts is to show the distance thrown, so for ease of seeing that we have the LoS at the zero yard line.  That way you can see how far the quarterback dropped back and the point to where he threw.

Q: What program do you use to chart all this?

None, there is no magic wand or fancy program that does this.  I sit with my computer and photoshop and stop and play every passing play.

Q: Is there a way to make the charts bigger?
Yes, just click on them and a new window will open with the larger version.  I just make it small so they don't clog the blog down.

Thats all I can really think of off the top of my head.  If you have any questions just leave a comment or message me on twitter.