IState top three in nation in Plays per game
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Helps when your D forces 3 and outs. Its amazing we are averaging so many given how few 3 and outs we've managed.
a great punter and returner help too- what has been our average starting field position as well as our opponents?
Not really... when your defense forces the opponent to punt after 3 plays virtually every single time they have the ball it gives your offense a lot more opportunities to have the football.... and when that offense is OU's they make good use out of most of those possessions.
FYI, ISU's opponents are starting at their own 29 yard line on average (Iowa's 3OT drives ARE included in that).
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Our offense has improved at every position except maybe running back. Although I would say our depth is better there than ever.
The additions of Jantz and Horne were huge, and our linemen and returning receivers (save maybe Darks) all seem to have stepped up their game.
I have to think that switching Messingham to WR coach has helped.
Our systems have been in place a couple of years now, and these coaches are getting their guys in, and they (the coaches) have gained valuable experience themselves.
The additions of Jantz and Horne were huge, and our linemen and returning receivers (save maybe Darks) all seem to have stepped up their game.
I have to think that switching Messingham to WR coach has helped.
Our systems have been in place a couple of years now, and these coaches are getting their guys in, and they (the coaches) have gained valuable experience themselves.
Wouldn't that work against PPG? A good punt returner gives your O less field to work with. A good punter gives the opponents O more.
Put another way, a poor punter and returner would contribute more to PPG.
(Incidentally, I'll take the good ones over the bad ones unless plays/game becomes the deciding factor)
Does no one remember the Oklahoma game last year? Our D was gassed before the end of the first quarter. It doesn't surprise me in the least that they get 100+ plays per game on offense.