Comparing Georgia Tech stats 2011 to 2010
Greetings-
Nothing earth-shattering that bears further comment from Monday’s practice. I thought, at the midpoint of the season, it’d be worthwhile to compare numbers with last year’s team. I think I’ll try to go on a per-play averages as much as possible. They say a lot more, I think, than per-game averages.
The numbers aren’t entirely apple to apple. The 2010 numbers are for the whole season, so they’re weighted with the full ACC schedule, while half of this year’s data comes from the non-conference games. First column is this year, second column is 2010. Sorry the columns aren’t clean. Do you expect blog software that filters out benign posts is going to have tabs?
Offense
Pts. per game 46.5 26.0
Yards per rush 6.5 5.6
Rush per TD 12.3 24.3
Yards per pass att. 14.5 6.5
Pass per TD 8.0 18.7
Pass per INT 40.0 24.0
Pass per sack 26.7 10.5
Compl. percentage 51.3 38.1
Yards per play 8.0 5.7
TD per play* 10.9 21.9
Play per 20-yd. play 9.2 14.9
Plays per fumble** 27.5 24.9
Plays per turnover 59.0 34.1
3rd down eff. 62.2 40.4
Time of poss. 32:20 31:53
Pts. per red zone*** 5.5 4.6
Pts. per possession 3.7 2.1
Obviously, a lot of considerable gains, most notably with the various stats detailing the offense’s capacity to score in basically the same amount of time. As I wrote a couple weeks ago, the efficiency of the passing game is the biggest change, third-down conversion rate and turnover rate.
As you would have guessed, the completion percentage has fallen considerably in the last two games. It was in the 60’s a couple weeks ago.
Defense
Pts. per game 24.2 25.2
Yards per rush 4.5 4.5
Rush per TD 19.7 19.6
Yards per pass att. 5.9 7.2
Pass per TD 26.3 26.1
Pass per INT 26.2 45.6
Pass per sack 12.2 21.4
Compl. percentage 58.2 60.5
Yards per play 5.1 5.7
TD per play* 20.1 20.3
Play per 20-yd. play 23.6 17.1
Plays per Fumble** 40.1 30.5
Plays per turnover 36.4 40.7
3rd down eff. 42.2 39.0
Time of poss. 27:40 28:07
Pts. per red zone*** 5.6 5.5
Pts. per possession 1.9 2.1
I think this screams “slight progress.” (Perhaps in the style of Steve Carrell in “Anchorman.”) Almost every number is better, but nearly every one is moderate. Obviously, the fact that the points are nearly identical is ultimately what matters. The notable improvements to me are yards per pass play, passes per interception and passes per sack.
As the completion rate is nearly the same, lower yards per pass speaks to tackling the ball, limiting yards after catch and long pass plays, which confirms what I think I’ve seen. The interception rate is interesting in that the completion rate is almost the same, because it seems like the interceptions have often occurred with quarterback hurries. So you’d think that if the interception rate were improved due in part to more pressure on the quarterback – as the highly improved passes per sack would indicate – the completion rate would also be notably lower.
Perhaps the secondary is doing a better job of taking advantage of opportunities.
Third-down efficiency is getting better, but needs to keep improving.
* Includes the defensive touchdown. You’re going to have to live with it.
** Includes special teams or defensive fumbles.
*** Counts touchdowns as seven points.
Links
The “Defending the triple option” story, from the Charlottesville Daily Progress, the Washington Post, the Roanoke Times and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. (I’d never thought about this, but Virginia and Virginia Tech might have the most newspapers covering them on a regular basis of any team in the ACC. Maybe Miami, if there’s other papers besides the three big ones in South Florida.)
They note that the Virginia scout-team offense has been practicing without a football to train the defense to play assignment football, which is not uncommon. A pretty good note about Virginia’s scout-team quarterback in the Times story. It’s Virginia’s holder, who joined the team after working in the equipment room. Jacob Hodges ran a triple-option offense in high school.
A quarterback derby is heating up, but Michael Rocco will remain Virginia’s starter, again from the Daily Progress.
Two stories from Sting Daily, one on Tech’s third-down success by Jon Cooper and a breakdown of the defense from Saturday by Matt Winkeljohn.
Thanks for reading. I’ll post something after Paul Johnson’s news conference, noonish.
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By Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech beat
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187 comments Add your comment
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
12:32 pm
awww, she got her little feelings hurt……poor little girl
fan of shorter passes & longer runs
October 11th, 2011
12:34 pm
Retired
Delbert D.
October 11th, 2011
12:34 pm
He can use any name he wants, but he can be tracked by IP address and blocked. Switching computers at the school library doesn’t work, either; same IP address range.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
12:34 pm
5150, somebody last week did call down a fellow Tech fan over what turned out to be a misunderstanding, but I have not seen you call down any the way “contempt” said, and I haven’t either. It’s just that we are both smart enough to see through the smoke screens the trolls put up
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
12:35 pm
Delbert, I liked your comment about the bridges. Good one
Jackets 2011
October 11th, 2011
12:35 pm
Just a troll 5150.
I’ve disagreed with u a few times.
Tech fans show respect to each other.
If he wanted respect, he should use the same name.
And learn to handle a difference of opinion (if somehow he was a young Jacket.
Doubtful though.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
12:36 pm
Initially Ken was very reticent about banning bloggers, but he’s taking a more active approach lately, and I like it.
5150 UOAD
October 11th, 2011
12:36 pm
Watching “Miracle” about the 1980 USA hockey team on TV in the office. I didn’t listen to the presser figuring KEN will break it down enough for us later. Don’t even have Barnhart & Durham on today.
Delbert D.
October 11th, 2011
12:37 pm
We won’t be taking the Bentley down to 3rd and Spring the night of the VT game. We’ll be using the converted Brinks truck for that.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
12:38 pm
There was a troll (or trollette) on here several weeks ago under the name GT Girl (or something like that). At first she seemed believable, but they’re all dumb. They eventually give it away, and she did, and it got ugly.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
12:38 pm
LMAO Delbert
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
12:39 pm
Delbert, don’t worry; I’ll protect you. You saw what a awesome specimen of manhood I am, didn’t you? NOT lol
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
12:40 pm
But I DO bet any one of us could handle the wusses who come on here spouting mindless drivel
Delbert D.
October 11th, 2011
12:41 pm
The very picture of masculinity and rigorous training. In another life, you must have been a samurai warrior.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
12:42 pm
LOL Delbert
Well, I got to get some lunch and go to the bank. Talk to you guys later
Delbert D.
October 11th, 2011
12:43 pm
51 – Are you going to be set up for pregame activities before VT? If so, I’m thinking of crashing the party.
Jackets 2011
October 11th, 2011
12:43 pm
This fall has had a lot of good sports news.
Yankees and Phillies beat (by the team they helped get into the playoffs).
FSU losses three straight, the last to Wake which must be tough on their haughty fan base.
And Tech 6-0.
I am not interested in Atlanta’s pro teams.
If you take a hard look at their general managers, you can see they will never put together a championship team.
Both Wren and Dimitroff too eager to sign whatever free agent is available.
Wren has done better lately but Braves are still stuck with Lowe’s contract.
Better to do nothing than do something foolish.
5150 UOAD
October 11th, 2011
12:44 pm
Well, no matter just come early to the VT game guys. The Bus is not mine, but Tommy, Lynn, & Dorsey know my dad. They know me too but they are Kiwanis members. Stop by for the VT fish fry and lets all try to meet. Could be a fun night and game.
My Blog Hater you are welcome too. You are welcome to bring your opinion and have it heard too. The requirement is you PICK 1 name and use it so we can ID you. If you are not at the game then we will all know you are a TRUE TROLL.
Delbert D.
October 11th, 2011
12:46 pm
51 – Count on it, then. I’ve got to go do some errands.
5150 UOAD
October 11th, 2011
12:49 pm
OK Delbert will chat later.
Born2Buzz
October 11th, 2011
1:11 pm
OK Gents that I see on here all the time, please talk me off the ledge. Why do I worry about this game against the Wahoos? It just seems like the perfect trap game and their stats show an improved team, one a little better than Maryland.
I trust CPJ to push the team to not be complacent but I’m still a little worried. The offensive mistakes of the last two games are worrisome and the D, while playing much better, still gives up plays like the 77 yd run by the MD QB.
I need some solid facts to make me feel confident.
And Ken, thanks for the stats. You are feeding right into our wheelhouse with stuff like that.
All Cupcakes Conference
October 11th, 2011
1:14 pm
LOL @ the Supersize loser calling anyone a troll.
Pot, meet kettle.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
1:29 pm
trolls are by definition losers like you who post on other schools’ blogs. I NEVER post anywhere other than the Tech blogs. That obviously cannot be said of you…..hence you are a troll—and a redneck, trailer trash, scumbag POS at that
5150 UOAD
October 11th, 2011
1:55 pm
I Post on all the Tech opponents blogs. I don’t mind the banter. I don’t like the just HATEFUL post to a specific blogger. The calling DUMB or a Moron is ok when the post are factually CRAZY.
I don’t post on many of the Tech OOC teams. That EXCLUDES UGA. We are in the same state so the back and forth banter will never end. NCIbis from the U is crazy mad for Miami but we have fun going back and forth. The UGA fans(for the most part) just want to get to name calling and hate. DiLex, Cuz, and 45ACP are some good dawgs to chat with.
Pickle Tile
October 11th, 2011
3:13 pm
What is the over under vs. last year on armed robberies at the trade school?
STINGER81
October 11th, 2011
4:01 pm
most ALL of the negative posts on here are UGAers posing as Tech fans. it’s obvious if you read carefully. The realistic forecast is a 10-2 season with a close win over uga
STINGER81
October 11th, 2011
4:03 pm
Enter your comments here
NoWay
October 11th, 2011
4:41 pm
VERY worst football conference in America. God, who in the hell does Tech play? They may as well be playing Grady High School. They would get totally punished by ANY of the teams ahead of them, and probably 8 behind them.
NoWay
October 11th, 2011
4:41 pm
Stinger81,
UGA will be 10-2 AFTER the win over Tech, as usual.
Jacket Man
October 11th, 2011
4:50 pm
I just have a few points I’d like to make. First, GA Tech was up 42-14 on NC State when the defensive reserves started rotating in to complete the game, just like all of the other games the Jackets had big leads. If any of you had watched the game against Maryland carefully, watched the replay, or the game films, you would have seem that three fairly easy passes were dropped that would have gone for TD’s. GA Tech also missed another chip shot field goal. Had the passes connected, Maryland would have to have respected that part of the offense more and backed off of the line of scrimmage, which would have opened up the running game.
The stats are also misleading in that several of the games, the Jackets had pulled their starters and were playing their reserves the second half of several games. This reduced the offensive output, but it also changed the the numbers the defense gave up. The GA Tech reserves were basically playing “prevent defense” so the opposition would spend time running clock. This meant they got yards, and yes, sometimes even points. But it also meant the game clock was winding down. The other point was not to get starters injured and give the reserves game experience.
Dawg Fans = Idiots
October 11th, 2011
4:55 pm
NoWay…you are delusional…UGA at best goes 7-5 with losses to FL, Au and GT.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
5:00 pm
NoWay, when is THUGa going to play a team with a winning record? Will Florida be the first since SC?
Born2Buzz
October 11th, 2011
5:16 pm
How about whoever is the first to post on a new blog, instead of saying “first”, just go through the list of the usual doggies comments:
Tech Fans are all nerds.
The ACC is the worst conference in college football.
GT doesn’t play anybody, only high school caliber teams.
GT can’t sell out the stadium.
CPJ can’t recruit and his high school offense will never work.
GT is 1-9 against the doggies the last decade.
Did I miss any? (btw, only the last one has any basis of fact. And they don’t want to mention that CPJ is only 1-2 against UGA, with the 2 loses coming down to the last play. I am thinking he will be 2-2 after this year).
This way all the UGA trolls (as Super calls them) don’t have to come on the blog and post the same old stuff every time. And we wouldn’t have to worry about someone getting excited about being “first”.
Idiot Savant
October 11th, 2011
5:28 pm
@Jacket Man
Those are good observations, but you have to realize that they apply to other teams as well as they do to the Jackets. Any team that is having success will play some games in which they greatly outclass their opponents. These games tend to result in inflated offensive statistics and, as you said, they can also lead to deflated defensive statistics if young and inexperienced players get opportunities to play in games that are essentially “over”.
While that might not be true of teams that don’t have winning records, those are not the teams with which you should really be interested in comparing statistics.
Sam
October 11th, 2011
5:39 pm
Well, I have to wonder just who Tech has played and how they would have faired if playing in the SEC? Not 6-0 for sure..So don’t get the big head just yet>>>>>
Supersize that order, mutt
October 11th, 2011
5:46 pm
Tech would have at least beat the same teams that the dawgs have beat thus far
Not Disappointed
October 12th, 2011
1:23 pm
Lets Go Jackets!