SIAP: 2009 Michigan offense, interesting stat
http://www.collegegameballs.com/2009/11/12/this-just-in-rich-rodriguez-…
2nd most yards per play average in the past decade+. Coming in first place was 2000 offense of Henson, A-Train, Terrell, and Walker.
Pretty good for starting another freshmen QB, a patch work OL, and one of the youngest teams in cfb.
December 4th, 2009 at 2:47 AM ^
Now, about that defense...
December 4th, 2009 at 2:52 AM ^
Nice pick-up. I can only think of a few problems with these stats:
1. They don't include OSU and Wisconsin (where M averaged 2.6 and 2.2 YPR and 5.5 and 6.3 YPA, respectively)
2. The data probably includes Delaware St., which is a statistical outlier anyway you slice it.
Even considering these two points, it is a good find and another piece of evidence to keep in the "reasons to keep RR" file.
December 4th, 2009 at 3:08 AM ^
there you go... Michigan definitely has a long way to go no question. I'm pretty optimistic all things considered.
-Another freshmen QB
-Molk and Minor injuries
-patch work OL
-very young contributors on the O across the board
I think what needs to be addressed as much as anything going forward is the OL and DL. What stands out to me when Michigan has played great teams throughout these past few years is how over matched we are on OL and DL. We'll start winning when we win the LOS vs teams like OSU and PSU.
December 4th, 2009 at 9:26 AM ^
Even Sheridan looked improved in the small amount of snaps he got. Not skill wise, but more tempo wise. The offense was going at a smooth pace...and he was even making some adjustments at the line. I thought that was very promising to see in terms of Forcier's potential at the helm next year.