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Defense---2003 vs 2011,(ETA 2007 also) a statistical comparison through 3 games
Posted on 9/16/11 at 12:56 am
Posted on 9/16/11 at 12:56 am
ETA: 2007 stats have been added
So, watching this year's insane performance by our defense had me wondering: Who is better, statistically, through 3 games? 2003 Tigers first 3 games were against ULM, Arizona, and N. Illinois. So this year's team definitely has a tougher schedule through 3 games. Here is the statistical breakdown (sorry about the formatting):
2011 vs 2003 LSU Defense (thru 3 games)
2003 2007 2011
Total Yards 630 385 623
Points 27 7 36
Rushing Yards 163 90 143
YPR 2.1 0.99 1.6
Passing Yards 467 295 480
YPP 4.4 3.8 4.4
Fum Recovered 1 2 3
INT 6 7 4
Sacks 6 13 6
Tackles for loss 20 28 31
After looking at the stats, I was actually quite surprised to find that the 2007 team was better than 2003 (through 3 games) in virtually every defensive category, and played a much tougher schedule. It looks like 2011's version might fall somewhere in the middle of these 2 teams, and if the numbers hold up and we do turn out to be that solid, it is gonna be one hell of a ride.
Note: The 2007 team started out on fire, but towards the end of the season they were gashed a couple of times. I may revisit this later in the season to see where we stand up against the 2 championship teams after SEC play.
So, watching this year's insane performance by our defense had me wondering: Who is better, statistically, through 3 games? 2003 Tigers first 3 games were against ULM, Arizona, and N. Illinois. So this year's team definitely has a tougher schedule through 3 games. Here is the statistical breakdown (sorry about the formatting):
2011 vs 2003 LSU Defense (thru 3 games)
2003 2007 2011
Total Yards 630 385 623
Points 27 7 36
Rushing Yards 163 90 143
YPR 2.1 0.99 1.6
Passing Yards 467 295 480
YPP 4.4 3.8 4.4
Fum Recovered 1 2 3
INT 6 7 4
Sacks 6 13 6
Tackles for loss 20 28 31
After looking at the stats, I was actually quite surprised to find that the 2007 team was better than 2003 (through 3 games) in virtually every defensive category, and played a much tougher schedule. It looks like 2011's version might fall somewhere in the middle of these 2 teams, and if the numbers hold up and we do turn out to be that solid, it is gonna be one hell of a ride.
Note: The 2007 team started out on fire, but towards the end of the season they were gashed a couple of times. I may revisit this later in the season to see where we stand up against the 2 championship teams after SEC play.
This post was edited on 9/16/11 at 11:31 am
Posted on 9/16/11 at 12:58 am to ITtigah
Honestly I would totally compare us to 2003. Insane D
Posted on 9/16/11 at 1:01 am to ITtigah
Having played 2 ranked teams in those first 3 games and still having those stats is damned impressive!!
Posted on 9/16/11 at 1:06 am to ITtigah
We opened against ULM, Arizona and W. Illinois in 2003. Not sure where you got N. Illinois and Western Kentucky from. Do I need to go check your stats too?
Posted on 9/16/11 at 1:23 am to ITtigah
The TFL stats are just scary. They live in the backfield.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 2:24 am to ITtigah
Statistical Comparison:
2003= 1 National Title
2011= 0 National Titles
2003= 1 National Title
2011= 0 National Titles
Posted on 9/16/11 at 7:40 am to ITtigah
Sorry. Corrected the schedule.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 7:59 am to ITtigah
Take away Oregon and MSU's garbage time drives, (which I doubt ULM, Arizona, and N. Illionois had) and wow.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 8:16 am to ITtigah
Thanks for the breakdown
This post was edited on 9/16/11 at 8:17 am
Posted on 9/16/11 at 8:56 am to ITtigah
And we don't have any of Saban's players.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 12:23 pm to ITtigah
quote:
2003 Tigers first 3 games were against ULM, Arizona, and N. Illinois. So this year's team definitely has a tougher schedule through 3 games.
N Illinois had Michael Turner for what its worth.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 1:21 pm to ITtigah
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This post was edited on 5/26/23 at 2:15 am
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