re: Statistics: Why LSU will beat Wisconsin: A response to Wisc Trolls

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That horrific OSU defense shut that running game down and PSU did much the same. 4 of the next 5 he was the clear ineffective RB (and thus his carries. Over the first 6 games, he averaged more carries than White. Last 6, the coaches consciously switched to White given him a full 5 more carries a game.


Because neither team actually shut down the run game. Wisconsin was forced to abandon it due to playing from behind. There is a reason those were the two games Joel Stave threw the most balls in his career. There is a reason Jared Abbrederis had 200+ receiving yards against Ohio State.

Each game had absolutely nothing to do with "[shutting] that run game down."

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Beyond hilarious. So Wisconsin 'abandoned' the run because it was so far behind. Lets keep that in mind kids... they weren't shut down - they simply abandoned the run.

For example, in the 3rd quarter against OSU - by abandoning the run, they had 10 offensive plays - 8 rush and 2 pass. Lets repeat - 8 rush and 2 pass. that my friends is abandoning the run
And oh yes, first 10+ minutes of the 4th - 4 rush and 2 pass.

So for 25 minutes of the second half - 12 rush, 4 pass and these guys are arguing that rushing is low because they went full pass because being down.

I mean how else can Abby get 200 yards (nevermind 100 were in the first quarter when competitive). You know after Wiskys first 4 runs went for 2, -4, 0, and -1. But don't let the fact they got stuffed get in the way of the narrative - abandoned I tell you - anbandoned.

Also, those of us who watched Herbie cover the game noted 14 passes came in the last 5 minutes (and that is when they abandoned the run - for a whopping 5 minutes!).

So lets summarize - for 25 minutes of the second half they go 12 rush, 4 pass and we are to believe that was evidence they abandoned the run. At the same time the OP is saying I don't watch their snaps? Oh the irony.