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Posted on 10/16/23 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 10/16/23 at 3:06 pm
The offensive efficiency thread below got me thinking about the defense. Obviously it's been a bit lackign this year and leaves a lot to be desired, especially compared (which isn't a good thing to do) to 2022 and 2021. I was actually shocked to see how they stacked up in conference. All ranks are within the SEC:
PPG - 1st (14 ppg)
Rush D- 1st (91 ypg)
Pass D- 1st (171 ypg)
Total D- 1st (262 ypg)
3rd down success - 1st (23%)
Interceptions- 1st (9)
Despite the major dropoff from years past, this defense is still leading the SEC in almost all major categories. Of course there are some issues.
Opp red zone conversions- 8th (87%)
Forced fumbles - 14th (1)
Sacks - 12th (12)
It looks like we get very little real pressure on the QB, but we do intercept a good bit and generally keep people out of our area. Once they do get into the red zone though they have a fair amount of success.
PPG - 1st (14 ppg)
Rush D- 1st (91 ypg)
Pass D- 1st (171 ypg)
Total D- 1st (262 ypg)
3rd down success - 1st (23%)
Interceptions- 1st (9)
Despite the major dropoff from years past, this defense is still leading the SEC in almost all major categories. Of course there are some issues.
Opp red zone conversions- 8th (87%)
Forced fumbles - 14th (1)
Sacks - 12th (12)
It looks like we get very little real pressure on the QB, but we do intercept a good bit and generally keep people out of our area. Once they do get into the red zone though they have a fair amount of success.
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Posted on 10/16/23 at 3:27 pm to WG_Dawg
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Opp red zone conversions- 8th (87%) Forced fumbles - 14th (1) Sacks - 12th (12)
These are Willie Martinez 2008 level numbers.
Posted on 10/16/23 at 3:28 pm to WG_Dawg
So the defense isn't generational, it's just really damn good?
Posted on 10/16/23 at 3:36 pm to WG_Dawg
Apparently we have our lowest overall defensive efficiency number since 2016.
Would post the chart and write up from grahams site but I have somehow forgot or lost the ability to post pictures
Would post the chart and write up from grahams site but I have somehow forgot or lost the ability to post pictures
Posted on 10/16/23 at 3:41 pm to WG_Dawg
Are these metrics opponent adjusted in any capacity? I've got a sour feeling we're about to get a dose of reality when our numbers aren't backed up by having played some pretty bad teams.
Posted on 10/16/23 at 3:59 pm to TripleBrass
Kentucky was averaging 35 points a game until they scored 13 against us.
USC averages 26 points a game 14 against us
Vandy 26 a game and 20 vs us
If you go back, a lot of these scores were short fields off turnovers, which is not a huge overall issue, but one that needs to be cleaned up.
USC averages 26 points a game 14 against us
Vandy 26 a game and 20 vs us
If you go back, a lot of these scores were short fields off turnovers, which is not a huge overall issue, but one that needs to be cleaned up.
Posted on 10/16/23 at 4:21 pm to WG_Dawg
I am surprised at those numbers.
Georgia fans got spoiled. I admit it.
Georgia fans got spoiled. I admit it.
Posted on 10/16/23 at 8:58 pm to TripleBrass
quote:I was curious so I looked into it. Vs FBS and Conference opponents we are still overall #1 in conference for YPG allowed. Ranked teams is tough since we only played Kentucky who was probably overrated but we did outperform our averages. (Bonus: ONE SEC team hasn’t played a ranked, at time of game or otherwise, opponent… any guesses?)
Are these metrics opponent adjusted in any capacity?
I found it interesting when you factor non-conference games (normally cupcakes) our YPG allowed actually gets worse…
I guess you could really get in the weeds and start pointing out even our FBS/SEC opponents haven’t really been all that tough but I do like the progression that seems to be happening.
Posted on 10/17/23 at 6:51 am to Peter Buck
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one that needs to be cleaned up.
"Hey Carson, stop throwing the ball to the other team on our side of the field."
That should take care of it.
Posted on 10/17/23 at 9:50 am to Rex Feral
shite, the alleged generational QB at USC threw 3 picks against a very average Notre Dame team to the point where the coach sat him when the game was possibly out of reach.
Posted on 10/17/23 at 10:13 am to WG_Dawg
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Opp red zone conversions- 8th (87%)
Overall red zone percentage doesn't mean that much, IMO. Red zone touchdown percentage is a hugely telling stat.
73% ranks 119th in the country. This is probably the one big thing that has to get cleaned up at some point. It's not pretty on offense either (62%, 59th in the country).
This post was edited on 10/17/23 at 10:19 am
Posted on 10/17/23 at 10:30 am to VADawg
I think Smart wants a TD, but will settle for a FG in a lot of games as opposed to going for it or making a chancy throw.
Also, we took a knee in the red zone at least once this season, but I feel it is more. I know we did against Vandy.
Also, we took a knee in the red zone at least once this season, but I feel it is more. I know we did against Vandy.
Posted on 10/17/23 at 10:33 am to WG_Dawg
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It looks like we get very little real pressure on the QB, but we do intercept a good bit and generally keep people out of our area.
QB pressure leads to incompletions and interceptions. INTs lead to points.
Posted on 10/17/23 at 10:35 am to Peter Buck
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Vandy 26 a game and 20 vs us
Really 14 against our D for all intents & purposes.
Posted on 10/17/23 at 2:44 pm to BigMob
Agree
Posted on 10/18/23 at 5:57 pm to WG_Dawg
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PPG - 1st (14 ppg)
Rush D- 1st (91 ypg)
Pass D- 1st (171 ypg)
Total D- 1st (262 ypg)
3rd down success - 1st (23%)
That is a championship defense no matter what other numbers people throw out.
If the squad has solid production on offense, which they do, this is enough to win it all. Get in a full 4Qs, and the key will be capitalizing in the big moments.
Posted on 10/18/23 at 7:05 pm to chillmonster
Unfortunately the remaining games all feature offenses that are statistically better than any offenses we have faced to date. Even Tech is ranked higher than any of our past opponents. Unless we improve, which we should slightly as the season progresses, I don't think sustaining those numbers will be feasible.
Posted on 10/18/23 at 7:09 pm to K9
I think you underestimate Kentucky's run game.
Posted on 10/18/23 at 7:18 pm to meansonny
I did misread the piece from Emerson. Kentucky is 33rd in nation in yards per play.
Tough stretch incoming.
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Remaining on the schedule are Ole Miss (10th), Missouri (23rd), Georgia Tech (27th), Tennessee (38th) and Florida (43rd).
Tough stretch incoming.
Posted on 10/18/23 at 7:29 pm to K9
Kentucky is #6 in the country in yards per rush.
Take out the UGA game and they would be #2 in the country.
Take out the UGA game and they would be #2 in the country.
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