Let's talk about someone else's problems....

by notsofst on Nov 10, 2009 5:26 PM CST Comment 10 comments

Biggest problem I have with this season so far... is that we've got so much going right for us, it's hard to find what to talk about. Queue another GD bashing session in 3... 2... 1...

Well, we're not the only team with woes. Our counterparts over in the SEC have troubles of their own, and they're not too far removed from ours.

From an article on the Palm Beach Post regarding Florida Gators lack of offensive production:

Meyer said factors holding the Gators back include:

* The transition from Dan Mullen to Steve Addazio at offensive coordinator - plus introducing two other new coaches on the offensive staff - has not been as smooth as expected.

* Percy Harvin and Louis Murphy, who are playing in the NFL, have been difficult to replace.

* The losses of both starting tackles, Jason Watkins and Phil Trautwein, were underestimated.

* Opposing defenses are using formations and alignments UF has never seen

Florida is down to 6.6 yards / play, down from 7.1 last year... 10% down.

They're scoring 35 points per game, instead of 43.6... 20% down

In conference, their scoring is even more down... They're producing at 65% of the points that they did last year.

They're allowing on average, 1 more tackle for a loss per game and 1 more sack per game.

Who's having more trouble with their offense this season, Florida or Texas?

Poll

Which offense has taken the biggest step backwards?

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The main difference as I see it...

Florida has been struggling since the 2nd half of the season, whereas Texas is finding more of a rhythm (while still having the freedom to hash out what works best for the bowl game).

I think the difficulties are similar in their significance, but we have a slight edge. Florida does a great job adjusting, however, something that we know GD’d GD has some trouble with. That could be the deciding factor.

by TXinDC on Nov 10, 2009 5:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The real question is...

which fan-base complains about it more?

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Nov 10, 2009 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

UT's stats

Texas is down to 5.8 ypp from 6.6 (our offense last year is Florida’s “off year” in that metric)

More staggeringly Texas is down to 4.5 ypp in conference vs. last years 6.5 ypp in conference

Texas is down to 41 ppg this year from 42.4 last year (however, UT played 5 ranked teams last year and may only have two – OSU and Bowl Opp – this year)

Scoring in conference is down to 34 ppg vs. 41.1 last year (though I expect the end of the season to increase that number)

proud to swim home

by learned hand on Nov 10, 2009 6:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

our scoring has also been boosted by our special teams and defensive plays, we’re #1 in the nation in non-offensive scoring.

by Displaced Longhorn on Nov 11, 2009 8:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Apples vs Oranges

It seems (sorry no stats) that last year the Horns relied alot more on ball control offense. That means alot more plays run and alot more 1st downs. I know the the 3rd down conversion percentage is down from last year.

Plus this years defense is light years better.

Greg Davis wears Sex Panther... and nothing else.

by Ese-De-SA on Nov 10, 2009 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Average Time of Possession this year: 31:15
Average last year: 32:29

3rd Down conversion percentage this year: 47:01%
3rd Down last year: 54.91%

Rushing attempts per game this year: 37.00
Last year: 39.08

First downs per game this year: 24.4
Last year: 27.08

cfbstats.com

proud to swim home

by learned hand on Nov 10, 2009 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That is why you are "THE learned hand"

Greg Davis wears Sex Panther... and nothing else.

by Ese-De-SA on Nov 10, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Non-offensive TDs play directly into this (TOP and plays run).

It’s probably not the entire difference since our 3rd down conversion worsened. But a drive that lasts 10 seconds and is one play because it’s a pick six or punt return will make the other team’s TOP significantly longer than it would be if we had to drive for the touchdown.

by ajax77777 on Nov 11, 2009 10:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Alabama / Florida / Texas - Offensive Production

In conference:

Total Offense:
Florida – 380 ypg, 5.8 ypp
Alabama – 365 ypg, 5.5 ypp
Texas – 319 ypg, 4.5 ypp

Passing:
Florida – 144.53 avg QB rating, 20 attempts / game
Texas – 128.96 avg. QB rating, 34.4 attempts / game
Alabama – 120.78 avg. QB rating, 28 attempts / game

Rushing:
Florida – 4.8 ypa, 11 TD’s
Alabama – 4.84, 6 TD’s
Texas – 3.06, 6 TD’s

First Downs:
Florida – 20.9 per game
Texas – 20.8 per game
Alabama – 18.3 per game

Turnover Margin ( average ):
Texas – 1.6 / game
Alabama – 1.17 / game
Florida – 0.43 / game

I think our stats for Missou/OSU have got to be pulling us up from Colorado/OU/Tech.

by notsofst on Nov 11, 2009 2:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs