Defense

[Green Crazy]

Looking back over the year so far I think our defense was considerably better than last years squad (minus a couple of games against belt opponents), but when you look at the stats from last year to this year the only spots that we are better are against the run, sacks and in fumbles recovered. I thought this years numbers would have looked a little better. these numbers were suprising/interesting to me, so I thought I'd share. ***note-last years numbers are through 12 games.***

2010 2011

Points/game- 29.7 33

Yards/game- 394.4 443.8

Rushing yards- 2219 1570

Passing yards- 2514 2868

Fumbles recovered- 5 14

Interceptions- 9 9

Sacks- 19 26

I'm very happy with our defense, just thought the numbers would reflect the improvement.

Edited November 15, 2011 by Green Crazy

[untbowler]

Much better rushing defense, but the passing stats show how bad we need some good cover DB's that can tackle without getting PI's

[Censored by Laurie]

I'll take 23 take-aways and 26 sacks through 10 games, thank you.

[Mean Green 93-98]

I'll take 23 take-aways and 26 sacks through 10 games, thank you.

That's been the difference--the big plays that have been virtually non-existent.

I think some of the less-than-stellar stats will even out after we get to play the W. Kentucky Kupcakes on Saturday, and then MUTS on 12/3.

[GreenN'walinsVet]

Dont forget it was a much tougher schedule this year as opposed to last as well. Especially the non-conference slate.

Last year he played a not so good KState, pretty good Clemson, a not so offensive Juggernaut in Army, and a so-so Rice

Compared to this year a very good Alabama, a very good and offensive juggernaut in Houston, a bad Indiana, and a very good offensive team in Tulsa.

Also what appears to be a better overall Belt especially on the offensive end.

[eulessismore]

Dont forget it was a much tougher schedule this year as opposed to last as well. Especially the non-conference slate.

Last year he played a not so good KState, pretty good Clemson, a not so offensive Juggernaut in Army, and a so-so Rice

Compared to this year a very good Alabama, a very good and offensive juggernaut in Houston, a bad Indiana, and a very good offensive team in Tulsa.

Also what appears to be a better overall Belt especially on the offensive end.

Must...stop...toppers, and prove Bowen the genius their board said he was last year.