Florida’s offense

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Speaking of offense, turnovers. This tells you most of what you need to know about 2018 so far.

• The Gators lead the nation with 14 takeaways, and they are the only SEC team with double-digit takeaways. Florida had 17 takeaways all of last season, which ranked tied for 81st nationally.

• The Gators have scored 43 points off turnovers; they only totaled 44 points off turnovers in 2017.

• Florida’s ability to force turnovers this year has it ranked second nationally in turnover margin (+10). Only Kansas (+12) has a better margin, and only three other teams have a margin better than +6.

• Following 2008, when it set a school record with an insane +24 turnover margin, UF has only been higher than 33rd in turnover margin three times (2009: +7, 20th; 2012: +15, t-7th; 2015: +8, t-22nd).

• Fumbles have been Florida’s primary source for takeaways, as its 10 fumble recoveries lead the FBS by three, and its eight forced fumbles are tied for fourth.

• Jachai Polite is tied with Oregon’s Justin Hollins for the national lead in forced fumbles (three). Polite joins Marcus Maye (5 - 2015), Dante Fowler, Jr. (3 - 2013), and Loucheiz Purifoy (3 - 2012) as the only Gators since the start of the 2011 season with three in a season.

• Florida had three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries for the entire 2017 season, ranking 129th and 125th, respectively, among FBS teams a year ago.

Betting line released for Florida, Mississippi State game

 

[Gator Fever]

Just a quick question.... How are you supposed to put up big numbers stat wise when your ST and D are give ng you the ball in the other teams territory constantly? Have to say, others are right... Score matters more.

See 2008 - Just saying # 92 total offense is still pretty bad when you consider our easy schedule so far. We cant count on all that crazy scoring against the rest of the schedule.

 

[Slevin]

 

[NOLAGATOR]

Geez:

Y'all are rough.

We have had no Special Teams or S&C for years and now we are rocking it.
D backs are very thin but holding their own
D Line is now tackeling - LB play is back

The O line better - Not Good
Franks - Better not Good
WR & TE - Much better
RB - See line

But we must admit we are much better under Mullen

 

[Gator Fever]

The only problem with that stuff is that a guy chased out of the pocket that hits a guy that is wide open is credited with doing something good under pressure when its not even a hard play to make.

 

[Slevin]

The only problem with that stuff is that a guy chased out of the pocket that hits a guy that is wide open is credited with doing something good under pressure when its not even a hard play to make.

Why this is post worthy is because he was horrendous last year. It’s worth noting his improvement

 

[g8tr72]

 

[Gator Fever]

Why this is post worthy is because he was horrendous last year. It’s worth noting his improvement

True. I will say he has definitely cut back on the mistakes so far.

 

[Jack o' Diamonds]

The only problem with that stuff is that a guy chased out of the pocket that hits a guy that is wide open is credited with doing something good under pressure when its not even a hard play to make.

That's the point. He's making it this year. Last year not so much....

 

[NOLAGATOR]

The only problem with that stuff is that a guy chased out of the pocket that hits a guy that is wide open is credited with doing something good under pressure when its not even a hard play to make.

But we were not doing it last year

 

[Marine1]

The only problem with that stuff is that a guy chased out of the pocket that hits a guy that is wide open is credited with doing something good under pressure when its not even a hard play to make.

So everybody should be doing it then.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

'78,
Please post the rest of that link showing msu'' offense improvement under CDM. More balanced assessment than law presents.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Geez:

Y'all are rough.

We have had no Special Teams or S&C for years and now we are rocking it.
D backs are very thin but holding their own
D Line is now tackeling - LB play is back

The O line better - Not Good
Franks - Better not Good
WR & TE - Much better
RB - See line

But we must admit we are much better under Mullen

Sorry, Franks was good. And yes, Mullinz is responsible.

Yes, it has been a month if cupcakes. and yet most of the 128 other teams have had a month of cupcakes too.

 

[NOLAGATOR]

Sorry, Franks was good. And yes, Mullinz is responsible.

Yes, it has been a month if cupcakes. and yet most of the 128 other teams have had a month of cupcakes too.

I don't care, cupcakes or not...less flags, better execution, better special teams play


And let’s face it, more enjoyable to watch. AND did I say POINTS?

 

[Swamp Donkey]

And let’s face it, more enjoyable to watch.

It is. Far more enjoyable than watching Chimp and Butters try to win time of possession and rest the defense.

you know what rests the defense and lets them play with aggression? Scoring points and putting pressure on the other offense.

 

[TheDouglas78]

'78,
Please post the rest of that link showing msu'' offense improvement under CDM. More balanced assessment than law presents.

Year YPG Rank PPG Rank
2004 107 114
2005 115 114
2006 103 98
2007 114 98
2008 113 116
2009 65 73
2010 42 51
2011 84 73
2012 80 60
2013 43 71
2014 8 15
2015 31 33
2016 44 56
2017 46 41

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Year YPG Rank PPG Rank
2004 107 114
2005 115 114
2006 103 98
2007 114 98
2008 113 116
2009 65 73
2010 42 51
2011 84 73
2012 80 60
2013 43 71
2014 8 15
2015 31 33
2016 44 56
2017 46 41

Thanks. I think that the actual yardage numbers are even more impressive.

 

[Omar's Coming Yo!]

And who did f$u play?
Congrats on squeaking out a win against NIU.

How original.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Thanks. I think that the actual yardage numbers are even more impressive.

40-80th isnt impressive.

Lets hope he figures out how to recruit Florida and adds talent.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

40-80th isnt impressive.

Lets hope he figures out how to recruit Florida and adds talent.

I find the yds more impressive than the rankings. The year before CDM arrived ranked 114th with 276 yd/game total offense and 102 yds/game rushing. His first year there, 69th with 368 yds/game total offense and 225yds/game rushing. A longer comparison: nine years before CDM, 313 yds/game ranked 114th. Cdm's nine years, 420 yds/game ranked 42nd. I find the improvement impressive; you may suit yourself.