OFFENSE first 3 games 2019 vs 2018

[blion72]

some comparisons of our offense this year vs last year:

schedule in 2018 looks a little tougher than 2019.

total # plays per game for offense
2019 is 63 vs 2018 was 71 - so we are getting 8 fewer plays per game this year - with 7 of that in the run game. so we are running a 4 RB rotation with reduced runs available.

last year our opponents through these games got the same = 71 player per game

rush yards per carry
2019 is 5.9 ypc vs 2018 was 6.2 ypc - so we are about the same, although if you take our 3 longest runs out, the average this year is 3.8 ypc.- this is what people are likely commenting on.

when you look at what the overall year turned out to be in 2018
5.1 ypc
69 plays per game

every season is unique, but most of the time the season production drops from the first 3 games.
hopefully the coaching staff have a plan to counter the historical trend.

i wonder what the DEFENSE looks like.

 

[anon_1eeb2b426hv3y]

some comparisons of our offense this year vs last year:

schedule in 2018 looks a little tougher than 2019.

total # plays per game for offense
2019 is 63 vs 2018 was 71 - so we are getting 8 fewer plays per game this year - with 7 of that in the run game. so we are running a 4 RB rotation with reduced runs available.

last year our opponents through these games got the same = 71 player per game

rush yards per carry
2019 is 5.9 ypc vs 2018 was 6.2 ypc - so we are about the same, although if you take our 3 longest runs out, the average this year is 3.8 ypc.- this is what people are likely commenting on.

when you look at what the overall year turned out to be in 2018
5.1 ypc
69 plays per game

every season is unique, but most of the time the season production drops from the first 3 games.
hopefully the coaching staff have a plan to counter the historical trend.

i wonder what the DEFENSE looks like.

I’m HOPING PSU is showing minimal playbook and relying on talent short-term to make a run v the big boys in the B1G. But that’s doubtful. I think this is a young team that’ll make its run next year.

 

[blion72]

So.....
The three OOC cupcakes are less challenging that the B10 schedule?

That’s it?

Got it!

no that is not it. the point is that our offense is materially worse than last year, against an OOC that is a little softer. if we extrapolate how much worse it will likely get over the rest of the year, it is going to be hard getting to a win total in line with what most expected.