In many cases it's points allowed. Take Okie State last year for example. They gave up 446 ypg on defense, yet they led the Big 12 in fewest points allowed. The reason was because they were +22 in TO Margin, and they had a very good red zone defense. In other words they were a bend but not break type of D. So the yards allowed between the 20's really didn't mean that much.
points allowed
some defensive schemes are willing to allow you to move the ball in front of them, they want to avoid the big play and hope you make a mistake
some defenses get a lot tougher once the opponent is in scoring position
at the end of the day, it's all about the points
some defensive schemes are willing to allow you to move the ball in front of them, they want to avoid the big play and hope you make a mistake
some defenses get a lot tougher once the opponent is in scoring position
at the end of the day, it's all about the points
Points.
Often times a team will fall behind early and are forced to pass, try to make big, quick gains to get back in a game.
Over the course of a full season, if a team gives up a lot of yards they are probably losing a lot...but ppg is the more telling of the two.
Go read the college football forum. Roll tide, CL, Sooners and several others post some great stuff on stats...
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Often times a team will fall behind early and are forced to pass, try to make big, quick gains to get back in a game.
Over the course of a full season, if a team gives up a lot of yards they are probably losing a lot...but ppg is the more telling of the two.
Go read the college football forum. Roll tide, CL, Sooners and several others post some great stuff on stats...
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