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re: Best backfield in the SEC (country) going into 2013??
Posted on 1/23/13 at 10:15 am to dawgRUSH
Posted on 1/23/13 at 10:15 am to dawgRUSH
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I just find it hard to say that "backfield A" is better than "backfield B" based off of players that haven't even seen the field yet.
O.K. -- instead of talking about how great we all think our backfield could be -- when second stringers get more touches, freshmen become seasoned veterans, etc., etc. -- why don't we just look at the numbers?
Who brings back the most rushing yards next year? Wouldn't the argument start there? Then we should look at OL, etc.
A&M led the SEC in rushing ypg (and yards/attempt) -- and returns all but about 450 yards of that production. Still A&M returns an entire starting backfield that gained over 200 ypg -- with the next nearest being UGA at about 180 ypg. Lost a top 2 pick left tackle (LJ), but replace him with a first-team all-SEC tackle (Matthews).
So put A&M anywhere but #1, and you're looking at "potential," Te'o-esque feel good stories, urban legends, whatever -- you're not looking at the data.
This post was edited on 1/23/13 at 10:19 am
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Posted on 1/23/13 at 10:50 am to med21
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So put A&M anywhere but #1, and you're looking at "potential," Te'o-esque feel good stories, urban legends, whatever -- you're not looking at the data.
Or you're looking at B6 SEC games from last year, where Bama and LSU were the only teams to rush for 200 in any game, LSU 2x, Bama once.
aTm was third in rushing of the 4 teams primarily being discussed here in games against the other elites of the conference. The difference between the top and bottom of the conference was so great in 2012 that those are the only relevant games IMO.
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