For the losers, some stats
by notsofst on Nov 2, 2009 12:07 PM CST
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Now we're across the hump of our season, and have had a good look at our guys for the season, let's go over some numbers.
Let's look at what we're good at, and what we're not so good at...
Limiting Opponents From Scoring
Stopping Opponents on 3rd Down
What we dont' do as well:
Verdict: Since we don't have high Sack stats, that means our Run Defense stats are for real. It's hard to find any statistical category where Texas is not in the top 10 in the country on Defense. We've got a good argument for being the #1 defense in the country based on a number of stats.
What we do well on offense:
Coming away from the Red Zone with points
What we could do better:
Verdict: Ugh... I didn't expect that to be as depressing as it was. There's a lot of room for improvement on offense. Let's hope that our Post-OU revival is for real. I would imagine the numbers from Missouri/OSU would be much improved compared to before OU. We trail Texas Tech and A&M among others in almost every purely offensive statistic.
What we're good at on Special Teams:
Having Shipley Return Punts for TD's
Having D.J. Monroe Return Kickoffs for TD's
What we're not as good at:
Verdict: Nothing surprising here. We've had some issues with our Rugby style punting and our kickoff coverage has been spotty. Otherwise, we're solid with an exceptional Field Goal kicker who can be credited with helping us over OU. Noteably absent is Blocked Kicks, which we were somewhere in the 30's in the ranking, but I think both of our blocked kicks have gone for TD's. So we're kind of good at that, but could be better. If we block 1 or 2 more, we'd be near the top of the nation.
There you go.
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I’d go with #2, 3 and 4 in that poll
by Infield Elephant on Nov 2, 2009 12:44 PM CST reply actions
Guess I gotta vote "other" instead of any of your choices
Offense may be better; SOS doesn’t really provide the needed evidence.
Defense is fierce, and the lack of sacks doesn’t concern me. For the last month, opposing QBs have avoided sacks by forcing passes — helping make Earl Thomas an AA, among other things. Our special teams success — notably the kick returns and punt blocks — have come largely at the expense of non-threating opponents.
I have no answers as to the offense. The backs and scheme don’t seem to mesh so running the ball is not something we can count on. The line is OK but is not good enough to dictate a game, so (against top level opponents) we have to rely on the sporadic success of the short passing game, winning the turnover battle and not missing any FGs. One thing I like immensely.
8-0.
I'm somewhere between #2 and #3
Our offense leaves a lot to be desired, and we can’t win the national title unless they step it up. All of the top teams have defense. Not all of them have a consistently good offense, and that is going to be the key to the crystal football.
Sure, Greg Davis is at least partially to blame for our offensive failures, but Colt has to play better, our offensive line has to block better, and another receiver has to step up consistently and become a go-to receiver when Shipley is double covered. Of course we miss Brandon Collins in that respect, but there is no reason why someone from the group of Williams, Kirkendoll, Goodwin, and Buckner can’t become a solid #2.
We’re gradually starting to see Malcolm Williams coming out of his shell, but it has to happen every game. Otherwise, it doesn’t take any pressure off Shipley in terms of how defenses choose to account for our receivers.
I'm with you here.
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
I had to vote for the last one.
Considering the fact that I’m a trolling Aggie fan who wants to know what the enemy is up to. I think the Texas team this year is very good. If they had the offense from last year combined with this year’s defense/special teams they might be unstoppable. I still think they will have a decent chance in the NC if they play to their potential.
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