3rd Downs

[StealthEagle84]

I am encouraged by the overall stats on the offensive side of the ball.  However, most concerning are the third down conversions, on both sides of the ball.  We better find a way to start stopping our opponents on third down.  Otherwise, teams that are physically better than us will simply play clock control and keep our offense on the sidelines.  

 

Team Stats - Through games 09/24/2017
Stat	Rank	Value
Total Offense	16	503.5
Rushing Offense	27	226.0
Passing Offense	39	277.5
Team Passing Efficiency	26	156.78
Scoring Offense	T-32	37.8
Total Defense	79	397.3
Rushing Defense	46	124.3
Passing Yards Allowed	106	273.0
Team Passing Efficiency Defense	96	140.43
Scoring Defense	110	35.5
Turnover Margin	T-74	-0.25
3rd Down Conversion Pct	T-100	0.333
4th Down Conversion Pct	T-85	0.429
3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense	120	0.493
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense	103	0.700
Red Zone Offense	T-58	0.857
Red Zone Defense	T-77	0.846
Net Punting	108	34.86
Punt Returns	T-90	4.00
Kickoff Returns	60	21.36
First Downs Offense	T-21	98
First Downs Defense	T-76	79
Fewest Penalties Per Game	T-85	7.25
Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game	T-88	62.50
Time of Possession	61	30:25

[MGNation92]

120/130 in defensive 3rd down conversion rate.

Wow

[BTG_Fan1]

I'm pleased with the offense stats, but a few spots need to be improved...

If move offensive 3rd down conversions from .33% (Tied for 100th) to some where in the 70 range (likely around 40%), it would do a great deal in terms of the defense being limited and eating more time which we are 61st with over 30 minutes (impressive after after playing 2 run heavy teams in Iowa and UAB)... 

Passing Defense is 106.. if they can get that into the 60-80 range, it will be impressive and a huge help as well.. 

Also, Net Punting is ranked 108.. Lets just hope that Kensworthy has worked out the kinks and we can get the average from 35 to to closer to 40.. again not a huge jump but something that can be improved.