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re: Alabama's defensive rankings......
Posted on 1/8/12 at 2:01 am to LSUTil_iDie
Posted on 1/8/12 at 2:01 am to LSUTil_iDie
Versus common opponents, LSU has actually given up more yards than Bama, BUT forced more turnovers and held opponents to less points.
in 6 common games (UF, UT, MSU, Arky, OM, and Auburn):
LSU = 9 PPG
Bama = 9.6 PPG
LSU = 2.5 TOs/game
BAMA = 1.67 TOs/game
I think LSU gives up more yards, but makes up for it by forcing more turnovers, which is common. LSU takes more risks than Bama. LSU also was willing to play their backups more in blowouts to gain experience than Bama does. That's why you saw a dropoff in Bama's defense last year, and likely will see one next season. Bama doesn't give a lot of their backups AS much experience in real games.
in 6 common games (UF, UT, MSU, Arky, OM, and Auburn):
LSU = 9 PPG
Bama = 9.6 PPG
LSU = 2.5 TOs/game
BAMA = 1.67 TOs/game
I think LSU gives up more yards, but makes up for it by forcing more turnovers, which is common. LSU takes more risks than Bama. LSU also was willing to play their backups more in blowouts to gain experience than Bama does. That's why you saw a dropoff in Bama's defense last year, and likely will see one next season. Bama doesn't give a lot of their backups AS much experience in real games.
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Posted on 1/8/12 at 2:07 am to Geaux2002
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Versus common opponents, LSU has actually given up more yards than Bama, BUT forced more turnovers and held opponents to less points.
in 6 common games (UF, UT, MSU, Arky, OM, and Auburn):
LSU = 9 PPG
Bama = 9.6 PPG
LSU = 2.5 TOs/game
BAMA = 1.67 TOs/game
I think LSU gives up more yards, but makes up for it by forcing more turnovers, which is common. LSU takes more risks than Bama. LSU also was willing to play their backups more in blowouts to gain experience than Bama does. That's why you saw a dropoff in Bama's defense last year, and likely will see one next season. Bama doesn't give a lot of their backups AS much experience in real games.
Damn strong post. Good stuff.
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