cmb23 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Just have wheels turning so thought I'd look some stuff up. Sorry if something like this has already been posted. I must have missed it over the past couple of days/pages if it has. Through the first 7 games with rankings/numbers from Rivals.com ---------------- Nebraska Record 4-3 (.571) Rival Rankings 40th/5th (overall/defensive) ---------------- Combined Record of opponents NU beat: 12-14 (.461) Combined Scores of opponents NU beat: 169-24 Rivals Rankings (overall/defensive) of opponents NU beat: Florida Atlantic: 102nd/112th Arkansas State: 90th/32nd Louisiana Laf: 86th/102nd Missouri: 46th/56th ---------------- Combined Record of opponents NU lost to: 15-8 (.652) Combined Scores of opponents NU lost to: 32-56 Rivals Rankings (overall/defensive) of opponents NU lost to: Virginia Tech: 12th/27th Texas Tech: 33rd/61st Iowa State: 66th/33rd ---------------- I know there are other numbers and stats and sources that can be used and can be referenced to make different points and spin another way. But to me this just points out we have not faced any REALLY good teams this year...VT is the only exception to this point...and judgement is probably still out on them for some. The best defense we have faced is 27th in the country? If you 'average' the defenses they are exactly that...average ranking of 60.42...out of 120 teams. Even in the games that we have won, their records aren't stellar at 15-8. For example, the teams that VT have lost to are 15-1 (.937). Even TTechs losses are to a combined 11-3 (.786). And ISU's losses are to a combined 18-5 (.783). Just for what it's worth......... Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Take a look at this chart, it shows how NU did in each game as compared to what the opponents usually gain or give up per game on average. The bottom section shows what you said, the Husker Offense hasn't done very well. Against competition that averages in the mid 60's in most Defensive categories, the Husker Offense hasn't exceeded what the opponents typically give up. It is a mediocre offense at best right now. The flip side to this is that if you look at the top section of the chart, you see just how well the Blackshirts have performed year to date. They have held opponents to 50 fewer rushing yards per game, 78 fewer passing yards per game, 128 fewer total offensive yards per game, and 17 fewer points per game than the opponents have gained on average per game year to date. The opposing offenses average in the low 50's for most rankings so the Blackshirts are doing this against offensive competition in the upper half of DIV 1 in general. Quote Link to comment
missouri_husker24 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Take a look at this chart, it shows how NU did in each game as compared to what the opponents usually gain or give up per game on average. The bottom section shows what you said, the Husker Offense hasn't done very well. Against competition that averages in the mid 60's in most Defensive categories, the Husker Offense hasn't exceeded what the opponents typically give up. It is a mediocre offense at best right now. The flip side to this is that if you look at the top section of the chart, you see just how well the Blackshirts have performed year to date. They have held opponents to 50 fewer rushing yards per game, 78 fewer passing yards per game, 128 fewer total offensive yards per game, and 17 fewer points per game than the opponents have gained on average per game year to date. The opposing offenses average in the low 50's for most rankings so the Blackshirts are doing this against offensive competition in the upper half of DIV 1 in general. Those are some good stats and someone awhile. Quote Link to comment
clone Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Take a look at this chart, it shows how NU did in each game as compared to what the opponents usually gain or give up per game on average. The bottom section shows what you said, the Husker Offense hasn't done very well. Against competition that averages in the mid 60's in most Defensive categories, the Husker Offense hasn't exceeded what the opponents typically give up. It is a mediocre offense at best right now. The flip side to this is that if you look at the top section of the chart, you see just how well the Blackshirts have performed year to date. They have held opponents to 50 fewer rushing yards per game, 78 fewer passing yards per game, 128 fewer total offensive yards per game, and 17 fewer points per game than the opponents have gained on average per game year to date. The opposing offenses average in the low 50's for most rankings so the Blackshirts are doing this against offensive competition in the upper half of DIV 1 in general. did I read that right? nu defense has faced an average - passing offense of 54th? and rushing offense of 63rd? the average total offense ranking of NU opponents is 50th? Quote Link to comment
cmb23 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ooooffff....looks like I'm not the only one having a hard time digesting the numbers. This is from yesterday's Omaha World Herald: ------------- Published Oct 28, 2009Published Wednesday October 28, 2009 How to fix a flat: Why has NU's offense sprung a leak? We've examined personnel and leadership, attitude and intensity. We've focused on play-calling and play-executing. Now let's get inside the numbers of Nebraska's struggling offense. Stat geeks, this space is devoted to you. In 2008, the Huskers ranked 12th nationally in total offense. They accumulated numbers sufficient to win nine games. In 2009, Nebraska's offense has fallen apart against four BCS foes. It has generated six TDs in 16 quarters — and four of those came in 15 minutes at Missouri. What has changed in a year? You know the names — Joe Ganz, Nate Swift, Todd Peterson, etc. You know about turnovers — NU already has equaled its giveaways (28) in '08. But we searched deeper. We broke down the details and, in the end, highlighted six critical differences between a season of accomplishment (2008) and a season of frustration (2909). FINDING AN EARLY RHYTHM In 2008 against BCS competition, Nebraska ran on 61 percent of its first-down snaps. In '09, it's 59 percent. In '08, first-down rushing plays gained an average of 5.1 yards. In '09, they gain 5.0. Only a slight difference. But look at passing proficiency on first down. In '08, the Huskers picked up 8.2 yards on first-down passing attempts. The average in '09? 3.7 yards. In '08, the Huskers completed 72 percent on first down against BCS competition. This year in the same situation, they connect for 38 percent. DEAD END FOR TIGHT ENDS In '08, Husker tight ends averaged 48 yards receiving. In '09 against the Sun Belt, the average reached 79 yards. But in four games against BCS competition, the tight ends average 13 yards per game. In '08, tight end production comprised 17 percent of the passing game. It was 27 percent against three Sun Belt foes in September. Against BCS teams this year, tight ends make up 7 percent of receiving yards. That's 53 yards in four games. GREEN CHUNKS Let's define “big” plays as ones that gain 20 yards or more. Against BCS competition last year, Nebraska produced 5.3 big plays per game. In '09, the average is 3.3 big plays. Who does the offense miss most? Nate Swift, who had 12 big plays in 10 games against BCS teams. Among this year's wideouts, only Niles Paul has more than one big play, with three. CLUTCH THROWS Defenses fight hard on first and second down to put quarterbacks in third-and-long. But in 2008, when the Huskers had third-and-8 or more, Joe Ganz handled it superbly. When he passed, Ganz converted the first down 43 percent of the time. He threw five touchdowns in third-and-long situations against one interception. This season, Zac Lee moves the chains 28 percent of the time on third-and-long. He has two touchdown passes and one interception. TOUCHDOWN OR BUST One of the best indicators of offensive success in college football is red-zone touchdown efficiency. Against BCS competition last year, Nebraska scored touchdowns on 67 percent (32 of 48) of its red-zone trips. This season against BCS teams, the Huskers are down to 29 percent (5 of 17). If NU continues at that rate, it eventually would sink below the nation's worst red-zone offense: Ohio (5-3). For the season, Frank Solich's offense scores touchdowns in the red zone at a 36 percent clip. TOO MANY PUNTS Against BCS teams in 2008, Nebraska finished drives with scores 44 percent of the time. On the other hand, the odds of a Husker possession ending without a first down were 23 percent. The numbers have nearly flipped. In '09, the Huskers score on 24 percent of their possessions against BCS teams. The chances of seeing a drive end with a three-and-out or a quick turnover? 37 percent. —Dirk Chatelain Quote Link to comment
crispy Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 ugh........that best sums up how I feel about that. Please Lord don't let us turn into the once great Huskers. I don't want to end up like Notre Dame lol Quote Link to comment
AF Husker Fan Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Ooooffff....looks like I'm not the only one having a hard time digesting the numbers. This is from yesterday's Omaha World Herald: ------------- Published Oct 28, 2009Published Wednesday October 28, 2009 How to fix a flat: Why has NU's offense sprung a leak? GREEN CHUNKS Let's define “big” plays as ones that gain 20 yards or more. Against BCS competition last year, Nebraska produced 5.3 big plays per game. In '09, the average is 3.3 big plays. Who does the offense miss most? Nate Swift, who had 12 big plays in 10 games against BCS teams. Among this year's wideouts, only Niles Paul has more than one big play, with three. —Dirk Chatelain looks like his numbers are off, Curenski Gilleylan has 4 catches of 35 or more yards http://espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=240834 Quote Link to comment
Stu Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Personally, I didn't need all those numbers to realize that Nebraska's offense sucks. Quote Link to comment
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