BleedGopher
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Go Gophers!!
Go Gophers!!
Someone has not been watching any Gopher Football...
Actually, PFF watches every player on every play.
I don't know, however, that they adjust for schedule/competition. So if a Minnesota O-Lineman beats the NMSU D-Lineman on one play, it probably counts the same as beating the Maryland D-Lineman.
There are two things we're better off not knowing: How sausage is made, and how rankings like this are created.
Thanks for combining both in one graphic!
JTG
There are two things we're better off not knowing: How sausage is made, and how rankings like this are created.
Thanks for combining both in one graphic!
JTG
Wonderful comment!
Replying to hello-world's post
That sounds reasonable ... but I highly doubt those grades account for the quality of the competition (or lack thereof).
Don't get me wrong: As long as we're going to keep stats on everything, this metric has as much value as many. And it's certainly worthwhile knowing Weyler hasn't allowed a sack or hurry all season. That's great to see.
However, I suspect Minnesota will slide down the rankings as the season progresses.
JTG
This week will be pivotal in answering whether last week was a mourning Connelly/Winfield injury inspired flop or whether the Gophers are that bad. I am hoping it is the former of course, but we'll see. Regardless of outcome, if the O-line can create some holes for running and time for Annexstad then the season still has hope. If they constantly get whooped like they did at Maryland, it could be an ugly year the rest of the way.