The turnover stat is what really popped for me in this piece. Enjoy.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2017/10/encyclonepedia-midterm-evaluations/
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enCYCLONEpedia: Midterm evaluations
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Kirk's story about fans discussing optimism and not pessimism for the rest of the year is hopefully part of CMC's "Process." It sounds like these fans are new to the nut-cup culture of Cyclone fans, but maybe we can start moving away from that culture. It's a lot more fun to cheer thinking we are going to win, not that we are going to lose anyway.
Great article, really puts it into perspective how doing some of the little things (i.e. not turning the ball over, not allowing big returns on special teams, etc.) can add up to team success. Campbell has clearly upgraded the overall depth and talent so far, but I still think for a team like ISU to consistently succeed they have to play very sound football and not beat themselves. Should be a fun second half of the season.
As a defensive stat, I do not understand this:
I would think it should be "The Cyclones' opponents are scoring . . . 47th best defense in FBS." Unless it somehow refers to defensive scores (interceptions/fumbles returned for touchdowns, safeties)?
I would think it should be "The Cyclones' opponents are scoring . . . 47th best defense in FBS." Unless it somehow refers to defensive scores (interceptions/fumbles returned for touchdowns, safeties)?
Doesn't this defensive stat:
automatically mean that the Cyclone defense is the 20th worst against the pass?
automatically mean that the Cyclone defense is the 20th worst against the pass?
Yeah, but it’s still typically a good sign. I think people have started using this stat to identify defenses that funnel offenses certain places.
I doesn't seem like an independently positive/negative type of stat to me, outside of the edge cases.
In combination, low percentage of run yardage and low total yardage and low explosive pass plays seem like 3 puzzle pieces that fit together as a picture of a good defense forcing what the opponents must do. In contrast; low percentage of run yardage and high total yardage and high explosive pass plays seem like 3 puzzle pieces that fit together as a picture of a defense that is just utterly horrible against the pass.
In other words, I don't see where the stat by itself has much meaning (it needs a couple other stats for context). It could be a terrible pass defense, or it could be a good defense that's especially good against the run. It could even be a sign of an elite scoring offense, considering that teams tend to start throwing the ball a lot when they get behind by 2+ scores in a game.
The announcers in the KU game this last weekend mentioned that they had never seen a 2-hr walk-thru before where 1+hr was devoted to special teams. Jay also mentioned in his article about the Ryen punt return TD execution on the delayed return.
This staff's attention to detail is amazing. Every play is important and can be the difference. All 3 phases of the game are important. It will be amazing to see what happens as the talent level, depth, and experience / continuity start to build as to how far they can go.
This staff's attention to detail is amazing. Every play is important and can be the difference. All 3 phases of the game are important. It will be amazing to see what happens as the talent level, depth, and experience / continuity start to build as to how far they can go.
So it sounds like, by the numbers, to summarize this team...
-- an offense that does not "look" that good based on how it gains yards
-- one that is incredibly efficient in the red zone and does turn the ball over, however
-- a defense that is kind of like Mario from all those old Nintendo sports games
-- does not do anything really well, but does not really have any weaknesses, either
If those four facts do not sound like outstanding coaching and scheme, what would?
Regarding the schedule...
-- remaining road games = Tech, WVU, Baylor, and KSU
-- remaining home games = TCU and Oklahoma State
Damn, that is really inconvenient/frankly brutal that our two least winnable games are at home while our most winnable ones are going to be on the road this season.
Depending on wins in Lubbock, Morgantown, Waco, and Manhattan for a bowl berth makes me uncomfortable. So does trying to upset one of those two at home.
I hope and think we can do it, but that is about as hard as you can make it.
Next year, when these flip, I really hope we can 4-0 those teams at home. Pick up Kansas on the road for at least 5-4 in conference and all bonus after that.
8-4 could be there for us. I feel we have a better chance of winning in Iowa City than we probably would in Austin, Stillwater, or Ft. Worth or against OU at home.
The other two games are SDSU (oh gawd Superbunny will be back) and Akron. If we have problems with those, then I might need to start eating my footwear.
*drools*
-- an offense that does not "look" that good based on how it gains yards
-- one that is incredibly efficient in the red zone and does turn the ball over, however
-- a defense that is kind of like Mario from all those old Nintendo sports games
-- does not do anything really well, but does not really have any weaknesses, either
If those four facts do not sound like outstanding coaching and scheme, what would?
Regarding the schedule...
-- remaining road games = Tech, WVU, Baylor, and KSU
-- remaining home games = TCU and Oklahoma State
Damn, that is really inconvenient/frankly brutal that our two least winnable games are at home while our most winnable ones are going to be on the road this season.
Depending on wins in Lubbock, Morgantown, Waco, and Manhattan for a bowl berth makes me uncomfortable. So does trying to upset one of those two at home.
I hope and think we can do it, but that is about as hard as you can make it.
Next year, when these flip, I really hope we can 4-0 those teams at home. Pick up Kansas on the road for at least 5-4 in conference and all bonus after that.
8-4 could be there for us. I feel we have a better chance of winning in Iowa City than we probably would in Austin, Stillwater, or Ft. Worth or against OU at home.
The other two games are SDSU (oh gawd Superbunny will be back) and Akron. If we have problems with those, then I might need to start eating my footwear.
*drools*
