Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt Calculator College

ANY/A Formula:

\[ ANY/A = \frac{\text{Passing Yards} + 20 \times \text{TDs} - 45 \times \text{INTs} - \text{Sack Yards}}{\text{Attempts} + \text{Sacks}} \]

Passing Yards (yards):

yards

TDs (count):

count

INTs (count):

count

Sack Yards (yards):

yards

Attempts (count):

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Sacks (count):

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Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt (ANY/A):

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1. What is Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt?

Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt (ANY/A) is a comprehensive quarterback efficiency metric that accounts for passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions, and sack yards. It provides a more complete picture of a quarterback's performance than traditional yards per attempt.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the ANY/A formula:

\[ ANY/A = \frac{\text{Passing Yards} + 20 \times \text{TDs} - 45 \times \text{INTs} - \text{Sack Yards}}{\text{Attempts} + \text{Sacks}} \]

Where:

Passing Yards — Total passing yards gained
TDs — Number of touchdown passes
INTs — Number of interceptions thrown
Sack Yards — Total yards lost due to sacks
Attempts — Number of pass attempts
Sacks — Number of times sacked

Explanation: The formula rewards touchdowns (+20 yards equivalent), penalizes interceptions (-45 yards equivalent), and accounts for sack yardage lost.

3. Importance of ANY/A Calculation

Details: ANY/A is considered one of the best single-number metrics for evaluating quarterback performance as it incorporates multiple aspects of passing efficiency into one comprehensive statistic.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all statistical values from a game or season. Ensure attempts is greater than zero. Values should be accurate statistics from official game records.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why are TDs worth +20 yards and INTs worth -45 yards?
A: These values were statistically derived to best correlate with team scoring and winning percentage based on historical NFL data analysis.

Q2: What is considered a good ANY/A value?
A: In college football, ANY/A values above 8.0 are excellent, 6.0-8.0 are good, 4.0-6.0 are average, and below 4.0 are below average.

Q3: How does ANY/A compare to traditional passer rating?
A: ANY/A includes sack data and uses different weighting for touchdowns and interceptions, making it generally more predictive of team success than traditional passer rating.

Q4: Can ANY/A be negative?
A: Yes, if a quarterback has many interceptions and/or significant sack yardage with few positive passing yards, ANY/A can be negative.

Q5: Is this metric used by professional scouts and analysts?
A: Yes, ANY/A is widely used by football analysts, scouts, and front offices as a key metric for evaluating quarterback performance and potential.