Since this years defense is so much better than last years I decided to look up how many points per game we gave up last year, and to my surprise we actually gave up less points per game last season than we have so far this season.

We were the 9th best scoring defense last year giving up 18.2 points a game.

This year we’re 16th, giving up 18.4 points a game.

I dont understand that because the defense this season seems light years better than last seasons.

This post was edited on 12/29/23 at 7:57 pm

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Posted by bamatide07

Member since Jan 2019

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Posted on 12/29/23 at 8:06 pm to CrimsonFever

Outside of the Texas game, we have played big when it mattered most. LSU has an incredible offensive team this year and we were able to hold them to 28 points. We’re comfortable being uncomfortable. Unlike last year.

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Posted by JustGetItRight

Member since Jan 2012

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Posted on 12/29/23 at 8:18 pm to CrimsonFever

Mean PPG can be very misleading.

In 2022, Bama gave up 7 or less points 5 times - Utah State, ULM, Vandy, Mississippi State, Austin Peay. On the other hand, they gave up more than 24 points 4 times - Arky, Tennessee, LSU, Auburn.

This year they’ve only held 2 teams to 7 or less BUT they’ve given up more than 24 ONCE (28 to LSU).

This defense is so much better because they have delivered consistent performances across all calibers of opponents instead of shutting out the poors and laying eggs against the better teams.

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