In a previous question, I simply asked what scripting language is best for me as I am extremely naive to anything beyond HTML. I got a couple of good answers, including a recommendation to use a CMS. It definitely looks nice.

Basically, I want to create a very simple (yet comprehensive) database for the New Jersey Devils players. It will be an entirely stat-driven site, it doesn't even have to look remotely pretty. I just want people to be able to click around and get stats, sort stats, etc. I can do it in HTML, but that'd take me forever and it will be clunky. I want to be able to enter numbers into a database, call it from the webpage, and move on to the next guy.

In the past 12 hours, I've really picked up the basics of SQL (web host's interface makes it real simple) and how to make basic queries from PHP. I can't believe I am saying this about code, but it is exciting stuff.

Mambo is quite old now though, you might want to try something like Joomla! [ http://www.joomla.com ]. If you're stuck visit OpensourceCMS [ http://www.opensourcecms.com ] to try some systems out.

http://www.mamboserver.com/ i found this very simple and easy to use you will have to find your own skin tho!

If you only want to display a certain kind of data I would say the best way is to code the stuff yourself using PHP, you won't need a full CMS for just that.

If you want a CMS as well, I would recommend CMSMS. You can design your website however you choose and you can still link in your own PHP scripts, if you want.

I've tried a few Content Management Systems. The one I'd recommend is Joomla.

DotNetNuke is too slow, Mambo is old and has been pretty well superceded by Joomla. The other great thing is Joomla has some great extensions. I expect one of the forms extensions may give you some of what you need or one of the "anything goes" extensions like Jumi