Since71ASooner4Life
11/15/2008, 06:57 AM
I found this interesting web site:
http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?org=522&year=2008&week=11
I'm not a stat junkie, but there are more than a few interesting comparisons between OU & Tech.
We are #1 in the nation in turnover margin, #3 in Sacks, #8 tackles for loss. Tech in the same categories is #13, #23, #99. Clearly we put more pressure at the line of scrimmage. Tech is #2 in Sacks allowed, we're good also at #7.
Looking at individual defensive stats such as interceptions and tackles for loss, Tech has a few individuals ranking high nationally, we have more individuals ranking suggesting a better balance. I dont understand how pass efficiency is calculated, but our efficiency defense is #30, Tech #46.
Tech's top (3) receivers average 19.1 catches per game, ours 12.5. Again suggesting better balance. Our Rushing offense is #25, theirs #76.
Maybe it's obvious (any typical of most games anyway) without looking at any stats, but I think this game is won or lost on the defensive line of scrimmage for each team.
http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?org=522&year=2008&week=11
I'm not a stat junkie, but there are more than a few interesting comparisons between OU & Tech.
We are #1 in the nation in turnover margin, #3 in Sacks, #8 tackles for loss. Tech in the same categories is #13, #23, #99. Clearly we put more pressure at the line of scrimmage. Tech is #2 in Sacks allowed, we're good also at #7.
Looking at individual defensive stats such as interceptions and tackles for loss, Tech has a few individuals ranking high nationally, we have more individuals ranking suggesting a better balance. I dont understand how pass efficiency is calculated, but our efficiency defense is #30, Tech #46.
Tech's top (3) receivers average 19.1 catches per game, ours 12.5. Again suggesting better balance. Our Rushing offense is #25, theirs #76.
Maybe it's obvious (any typical of most games anyway) without looking at any stats, but I think this game is won or lost on the defensive line of scrimmage for each team.