Started By
Message
re: Question about MSU's pass defense
Posted on 11/10/14 at 9:29 am to elposter
Posted on 11/10/14 at 9:29 am to elposter
Teams can't run on them, so they have to throw.
Also, MSU gets a big lead earlier - which forces teams to throw the ball down field more.
Stats can be misleading.
Also, MSU gets a big lead earlier - which forces teams to throw the ball down field more.
Stats can be misleading.
This post was edited on 11/10/14 at 9:29 am
2
Posted on 11/10/14 at 9:34 am to Tuscaloosa
quote:
Teams can't run on them, so they have to throw.
They are certainly better in rush defense at 22nd in the country and 126.7 yards per game. Not exactly impossible to run on, but definitely solid. I would imagine teams have adjusted playcalling and called more passes against them.
quote:
Also, MSU gets a big lead earlier - which forces teams to throw the ball down field more.
Figured this would be part of it. I think the better pass efficiency number indicates this is happening.
quote:
Stats can be misleading.
Agreed, that's why I wanted to have this discussion. I haven't really watched MSU play, was suprised by the raw pass defense stat, and wanted to learn more.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 10:01 am to Tuscaloosa
quote:
Teams can't run on them, so they have to throw.
Also, MSU gets a big lead earlier - which forces teams to throw the ball down field more.
Stats can be misleading.
This is a pretty good assessment. We give up a lot of yards, but we also lead the nation in red zone defense, so there is a bend but don't break element.
Sure, we'd all like to see less yardage in the opponent passing column, but overall, our defense is a strength, not a liability.
If Alabama tries to cover Prescott like they did Jennings, its not going to matter how many yards you get.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News