Offensive/Defensive rankings

Shamoan

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Jun 27, 2013
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per espn, we are:

40th in passing @ 264.9 ypg
19th in rushing @ 246.8 ypg
12th in scoring @ 39.0 ppg
11th in points against @ 18.4 ppg

for comparison om is:

33rd in passing @ 270.9 ypg
66th in rushing @ 164.3 ypg
57th in scoring @ 30.4 ppg
1st in points against @ 13.5 ppg

that vandy game really helped pad the stats, which in this case, works for both teams.
 

Fogdog

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Oct 6, 2014
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per espn, we are:

40th in passing @ 264.9 ypg
19th in rushing @ 246.8 ypg
12th in scoring @ 39.0 ppg
11th in points against @ 18.4 ppg

for comparison om is:

33rd in passing @ 270.9 ypg
66th in rushing @ 164.3 ypg
57th in scoring @ 30.4 ppg
1st in points against @ 13.5 ppg

that vandy game really helped pad the stats, which in this case, works for both teams.

Talk about offensive balance. Even if it's a major priority, it's hard to get as close as we are.
 

Sutterkane

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Jan 23, 2007
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Another thing to consider here is that while our passing numbers aren't as big as our rushing numbers, the reason they aren't is we usually get a big lead and run the ball down the other team's throats.
 
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