A graph theoretical model for the analysis of the game of football and a discussion of applications thereof

In this dissertation an epidemiological approach is used to develop a graph theoretical model for the game of football. This model is a preliminary model due to the limitation of available resources. Even in its preliminary form, it is evident that significant information is obtained and easily displayed using graphs and adjacency matrices. A similar approach may be used in other game-like situations where coaches (manipulators) make decisions about strategy and tactics in order to prevail over opponents. In our case, the goal is to create a package of tools for the working professional in the field, i.e., the football coach and his assistants. As a study, this paper discusses its construction and methods, including procedures used to collect the data, analysis of the data, conclusions drawn, and commentary on future designs.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Alabama Libraries

Year dc:date.issued

2009

Author dc:creator

• Taylor, Patrick

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Neggers, Joseph

Contributors dc:contributor

• Teaff, Walter D.
• Hadji, Layachi
• Allen, Paul J.
• Wu, Zhijian
• Hsia, Wei-Shen

• Mathematics

Statement dc:rights

• All rights reserved by the author unless otherwise indicated.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US, English

Dc Identifier Other

u0015_0000001_0000167
Taylor_alatus_0004D_10163

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ir.ua.edu:123456789/673