8timechamps
2/13/2012, 08:10 PM
Oklahoma Sooners
PFEI: No. 3
F/+ 2011: No. 7
Weighted Recruiting: No. 8
There's no way to sugarcoat the disappointing 2011 season for Oklahoma, but the struggles might be a net positive motivator for a championship run this fall. The Sooners ranked fourth in our end-of-year drive-based FEI ratings -- similar to Alabama in 2010, Oklahoma was better than its final record suggests. What needs to happen for the Sooners to make a similar leap themselves?
The offense was productive last year, but there's still plenty of room to improve in efficiency. The Sooners' 39 points per game ranked 10th nationally, but only 18th in points per drive and 84th on points per explosive drive (possessions that average at least 10 yards per play). Big plays were a problem on defense, as well. Oklahoma's overall defensive efficiency was strong (sixth best at forcing three-and-outs), but the Sooners gave up explosive drives on 13 percent of opponent possessions. The departures of Big 12 playmakers at Oklahoma State and Baylor will be helpful, but Oklahoma will need to limit explosive plays to truly be a contender.
I have no idea what the FEI rating is, but Alabama was in a similar spot two years ago. That's a sure-sign of a championship season, right?! :dispirited:
PFEI: No. 3
F/+ 2011: No. 7
Weighted Recruiting: No. 8
There's no way to sugarcoat the disappointing 2011 season for Oklahoma, but the struggles might be a net positive motivator for a championship run this fall. The Sooners ranked fourth in our end-of-year drive-based FEI ratings -- similar to Alabama in 2010, Oklahoma was better than its final record suggests. What needs to happen for the Sooners to make a similar leap themselves?
The offense was productive last year, but there's still plenty of room to improve in efficiency. The Sooners' 39 points per game ranked 10th nationally, but only 18th in points per drive and 84th on points per explosive drive (possessions that average at least 10 yards per play). Big plays were a problem on defense, as well. Oklahoma's overall defensive efficiency was strong (sixth best at forcing three-and-outs), but the Sooners gave up explosive drives on 13 percent of opponent possessions. The departures of Big 12 playmakers at Oklahoma State and Baylor will be helpful, but Oklahoma will need to limit explosive plays to truly be a contender.
I have no idea what the FEI rating is, but Alabama was in a similar spot two years ago. That's a sure-sign of a championship season, right?! :dispirited: