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heres why Clemson has the number 1 pass defense

Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:20 am
Posted by GeauxCali
Member since Nov 2019
479 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:20 am
Opponent (Record) - Pass Offense Ranking - Pass Yards Per Game - Pass Yards vs Clemson

Ga Tech (3-9) - 124th - 134 ypg - 137
Texas AM (8-5) - 64th - 235 ypg - 236
Syracuse (5-7) - 58th - 240 ypg - 172
Charlotte (7-6) - 84th - 211 ypg - 63
UNC (7-6) - 25th - 285 ypg - 144
Fla State (6-7) - 34th - 267 ypg - 150
Louisville (8-5) - 65th - 234 ypg - 107
Boston College (6-6) - 107th - 183 ypg - 80
Wofford (8-4) - I dont even know who the fukk that is - 117
NC State (4-8) - 67th - 229 ypg - 166
Wake Forrest (8-5) - 24th - 288 ypg - 41
South Carolina (4-8) - 74th - 222 ypg - 105
Virginia (9-5) - 33rd - 267 ypg - 283
Ohio State (13-1) - 37th - 263 ypg - 320

so the back half of their schedule, when they got "good" after the wake-up call vs UNC, had 4 horrific teams (BC, Wofford, NCS, and Scar), and Wake, which is like beating up Vandy.

after that was Virginia and Ohio State, who actually improved over their average.

leading up to that was Fla State, who was so inept the HC was fired a few weeks later, and Louisville, where the QB went 4 for 11. in the game before Clemson he was 5 for 6. in the game after he was 6 for 10. in the bowl game yesterday vs Kentucky he was 6 for 11.

so yeah if the QB never throws the ball, thats gonna help out your pass D stats.

oh by the way we're ranked 2nd with 398 ypg.

They haven't faced anyone averaging 300, and we're at 400.
This post was edited on 1/1/20 at 11:01 am
Posted by jeffsdad
Member since Mar 2007
24066 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:23 am to
Interesting stats, good stuff
Posted by im4LSU
Hattiesburg, MS
Member since Aug 2004
34413 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:24 am to
They don't understand facts and statistics man. You're wasting your time.
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
85204 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:25 am to
Can you imagine being a Clemson fan and paying to see those putrid games?
Posted by MississippiLSUfan
Brookhaven
Member since Oct 2005
12587 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:27 am to
Damn. That’s an eye opener!
Posted by TigerCliff777
Member since Feb 2013
4676 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:32 am to
good stuff

I was trying to make this point on another thread - you made the point

they have played no arm talent QBs and gave up 500 plus yards to OSU

Posted by Cuz413
Member since Nov 2007
9896 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:45 am to
I only caught a decent amount of the 2nd half of the UNC game. UNC had a Fr QB so they didn't throw much. Also, it seemed Mack Brown was trying to play keep away from the Clemson offense by running the ball as well. On UNC's final drive, they just ran the ball almost the entire drive and were successful
Posted by SkintBack
SoLo
Member since Nov 2015
1882 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:45 am to
I think Burrow plows them, however it seems they kept a lot of teams well below their average. Good D no doubt, but the last two games against competition the opponents have gained more than their average. Not a good sign for lil ole Clemson.
Posted by Tigrdynasty
19th hole
Member since Jun 2018
3154 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:45 am to
I mean they did hold most opponents to WAY less yards than their average.
Posted by chimesstreet
Bucks County, PA
Member since Jan 2008
1811 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:53 am to
quote:

however it seems they kept a lot of teams well below their average.


Except Virginia and Ohio State. The best two teams on their schedule.

They can only keep below average teams to below average passing yards.
Posted by Azkiger
Member since Nov 2016
26896 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:56 am to
quote:

I mean they did hold most opponents to WAY less yards than their average.


Which is easy to do when you're a top 10 team playing in a trash conference.
Posted by HC87
Coastal NC
Member since Dec 2014
5470 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 7:59 am to
This game could/should go like the Bama game, and even CU's game vs OSU. Come out and overwhelm them with formations, plays, and PLAYERS - on both sides of the ball - that they have NOT seen all year. Punch them in the throat and don't let them catch their breath. Score TD's, don't settle for FGs. OSU let CU hang around and it cost them. Dominate form the opening KO to the final whistle. CU will adjust, whether it be at halftime or at some time in the game. They have very good personnel and a superb coaching staff. 'Adjust' to their adjustments and keep the pedal down. Don't let them make this a game in the 4th qtr.

Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
70156 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:03 am to
quote:

Wake, which is like beating up Vandy.


wake was the best (24th) pass offense they faced all year
Posted by tigernnola
NOLA
Member since Sep 2016
3589 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:08 am to
Great job GC - great insight into a “great” passing D.
Posted by Mrtommorrow1987
Twilight Zone
Member since Feb 2008
13447 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:12 am to
Joe will throw for 400 yards
Posted by mofungoo
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2012
4583 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:12 am to
Clemson is scared to death of LSU, and they should be. On 1-13-20 reality will hit them right in the face as LSU lights up the scoreboard. No team has stopped LSU all season and Clemson won't be the first.

Posted by Mooreman
Kildare , Ireland
Member since May 2016
872 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:14 am to
My god, awful schedule
Posted by Tigerik
Franklin, TN
Member since Mar 2007
1720 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:24 am to
This won’t be covered by the main stream sports media i.e. ESPN who say Clemson has a 52% chance of winning this game. It’s in NOLA, fans will be nuts and I think Clemson will play that underdog card right down the drain in this game.

My prediction for this game is that the LSU offensive theme for the year continues.

EVERYBODY EATS!

Somewhere around 400 yards passing and just under 200 yards rushing, where CEH destroys them out of the backfield, and Joe Burrow just goes to the open/single covered guy all day. I expect a couple of long screen passes perhaps for a TD on at least one.

Someone said it’ll be like the Bama game, I agree. High Scoring, but if we can stop Trevor Lawrence from running (which I think Jacob Phillips and Jacoby Stevens/Michael Divinity will) It’s gonna be a long day for the other Tigers.
Posted by GeauxCali
Member since Nov 2019
479 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:33 am to
quote:

wake was the best (24th) pass offense they faced all year
we played 4 before they got to 1 (bama at 3, Florida at 16, OU at 18, and Texas at 20)
Posted by lsutigermall
Plantation Trace
Member since Nov 2006
7301 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:34 am to
Very telling...

Even playing that level of talent, 5 of the teams passed over their average against Clemson.
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