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OK State by the numbers
I know some rough previews of the other OSU have been floating around so if this needs to be merged somewhere, I apologize.
NCAA rank/raw number for OK State
Offense
Rushing....8th/245 ypg
Passing....111th/144.1 ypg
Passing effeciency....8th/156.82 passer rating
Total O....45th/389.08 ypg
Scoring....15th/34.55 ppg
Never seen a game of theirs but its pretty clear by these numbers they are a one dimensional team that runs the ball exceptionally well. As is to be expected with a great running team they don't pass much, but when they do they are very effecient with it. 35 points per game is a ton.
Defense
Rushing....70th/170.2 ypg
Passing....73rd/225.45 ypg
Scoring....49th/24.4 ppg
Total D....73rd/395.64 ypg
Now we start to see why they have the record they do. Anyway you slice it this is a bad defense.
Special Teams and Intangibles
TO margin....1/1.64 per game
Fewest Penalties per game....T3rd/4.27 penalties per game
Their hidden weapon. Win the TO battle and few penalties is a sure fire recipie for success. You can tell they have B10 blood in their coaches veins.
Punt Return Yardage Defense....73rd/10.39 yds per return and 1 TD
Now here's one that just might come back to haunt them.
Overall it looks like we match up pretty well with them. They rely on help from the other team in the form of TO's and penalties to offset that poor defense. If we keep Lydell on the bench and thereby eliminate fumbles while continuing the late season offensive growth we should be ok. As always it looks like TG2 could be a huge factor in the punt return game.
Of course the flipside is if they can keep long sustained drives or play on a short field due to TO's/innefective offense, then it will be a long night as our defense is prone to wearing out.
All in all, I like our chances with a team that lines up and just runs the ball.
Any thoughts?
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12-19-2004, 02:20 PM
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Punt Return Yardage Defense....73rd/10.39 yds per return and 1 TD
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They lost their best return man, Darrent Williams, in week 4 with a broken arm. He is supposed to be back for the Alamo. Before the injury, he had 9 returns for 249 yds and 1 TD...that is a 27.7 average. Prentiss Elliott took over and managed 1 TD himself, but is not nearly the playmaker Williams can be.
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12-19-2004, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by osugrad21
They lost their best return man, Darrent Williams, in week 4 with a broken arm. He is supposed to be back for the Alamo. Before the injury, he had 9 returns for 249 yds and 1 TD...that is a 27.7 average. Prentiss Elliott took over and managed 1 TD himself, but is not nearly the playmaker Williams can be.
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In the words of Corso...."Not so fast my friend." PE might not be the playmaker DW is, but thats not saying a whole lot because of the level DW is on. PE is quite the playmaker though. Also remember that DW's stats came in lesser quality opponents, while PE's return numbers came against Big XII competition.
If you'd guys like to see a nice side by side comparison of "by the numbers" check out Bowl Central on our site.
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Originally Posted by WangHo
In the words of Corso...."Not so fast my friend." PE might not be the playmaker DW is, but thats not saying a whole lot because of the level DW is on. PE is quite the playmaker though. Also remember that DW's stats came in lesser quality opponents, while PE's return numbers came against Big XII competition.
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No doubt Elliot is a player, but Williams' 27.7yds/return is a big difference from Elliott's 11.1/return. Elliott is still a pup so the experience of Williams is a huge factor also. Not cracking on PE at all, but he is not as dangerous as Holmes IMO and certainly not Ginn. Now Williams may be another argument in that aspect...
If Williams does not get hurt, I would guess the Pokes are not playing in the Alamo and OU is possibly not undefeated.
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Dude, you're looking at just the numbers. He's a phenominal talent. I'll take my chances with him returning stuff.
And please don't call us Okie. Don't make me use "ohhowIhate." lol
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12-19-2004, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JWil
Dude, you're looking at just the numbers. He's a phenominal talent. I'll take my chances with him returning stuff.
And please don't call us Okie. Don't make me use "ohhowIhate." lol
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Well wouldn't the numbers make for a good comparison? If potential was a key comparison, every D1 team would have a valid argument based on opinion. Numbers reflect results.
And who called you Okie? I meant the Pokes might have ruined OU's season again...
And don't call me dude 
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That stat was OSU's punt return DEFENSE. They rank in the bottom 1/3 of the NCAA in stopping punt returners. We have the nations top punt returner in TG2.
When looking at matchup problems that one really jumped out at me in our favor.
Nuge is obviously an advantage over anyone else so I didn't list place kicking. We also look to have an edge on paper in Punting and defending both Punt and Kickoff returns.
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