Miami needs to reverse this stat

[DMoney]

When you look at last year's final rankings and this year's preseason rankings, there are nine programs that stand above the pack. All of them have something in common: they ran the ball more efficiently than their opponents. Below is the difference between Yards Per Rush and Yards Per Rush Allowed for the top teams:

Alabama: +1.7
Ohio State: +2.6
Clemson +1.3
Texas A&M: +2.2
Notre Dame: +1.1
Oklahoma: +1.2
Georgia: +2.2
Cincinnati: +2.2
Iowa State: +1.8

Miami was a -.3

By comparison, Miami is +1.2 in Yards Per Pass versus Yards Per Pass Allowed. That is better than Clemson, Texas A&M, Notre Dame and Iowa State and on par with Georgia.

Manny knows that the top priority for this offseason is getting more physical on both ends. Navaughn Donaldson (6'6, 350) and Jalen Rivers (6'5, 325) have been getting the majority of the starting reps at guard. Jon Ford (6'5, 318) and Jordan Miller (6'4, 320) have been the starting DTs. If we see significant improvement in this stat, we will be a much better team.

 

[ajone228]

@DMoney how you think Nesta fits when he returns?

have to assume he’s the alpha on the DL but his measurables are meh in regard to size.

 

[DMoney]

@DMoney how you think Nesta fits when he returns?

have to assume he’s the alpha on the DL but his measurables are meh in regard to size.

He’s going to play a lot but he needs to get more disciplined. His freelancing cost us a bunch against UNC and others. Alabama is a tough matchup for him.

 

[Negro-Wan Kanobi]

He’s going to play a lot but he needs to get more disciplined. His freelancing cost us a bunch against UNC and others. Alabama is a tough matchup for him.

So he will be a rotational DT with Hunte until they can supplant one or the other, then.

 

[orange&green84]

Not to insult you, D, because you are right. But the reason these teams are successful (especially at running the ball as well as stopping the run), is a heavy emphasis on development in the trenches. So yeah, if Miami can get increase production on both sides from the lines, they'll win 10 games easily.

 

[ben]

ford and miller up the middle would be corey flagg's best friend

 

[htownkidd]

Absolutely.
That’s the name of the game, gotta be able to run the pill and force your will more times than not. That 4th & 1 stuff against UNC still haunts me. Good post, those 2 inside should help us.

 

[Dwinstitles]

Ford and Miller? Ok let's see

 

[theribdoctor]

 

[AUcane]

When you look at last year's final rankings and this year's preseason rankings, there are nine programs that stand above the pack. All of them have something in common: they ran the ball more efficiently than their opponents. Below is the difference between Yards Per Rush and Yards Per Rush Allowed for the top teams:

Alabama: +1.7
Ohio State: +2.6
Clemson +1.3
Texas A&M: +2.2
Notre Dame: +1.1
Oklahoma: +1.2
Georgia: +2.2
Cincinnati: +2.2
Iowa State: +1.8

Miami was a -.3

By comparison, Miami is +1.2 in Yards Per Pass versus Yards Per Pass Allowed. That is better than Clemson, Texas A&M, Notre Dame and Iowa State and on par with Georgia.

Manny knows that the top priority for this offseason is getting more physical on both ends. Navaughn Donaldson (6'6, 350) and Jalen Rivers (6'5, 325) have been getting the majority of the starting reps at guard. Jon Ford (6'5, 318) and Jordan Miller (6'4, 320) have been the starting DTs. If we see significant improvement in this stat, we will be a much better team.

Is Miller really 320? I know he's slimmed down and he looks more in the 280-290 range.

 

[ThomasM]

What would the stats be if you take away the UNC game? I think they just scored on another 60 yard run.

 

[ThomasM]

Is Miller really 320? I know he's slimmed down and he looks more in the 280-290 range.

Doubt it. His legs weigh 150 each.

 

[pacusmc]

Is there anyway you can run the numbers without including the North Carolina game?

 

[Ziggy]

It just felt like every time the defense knew we were going to run the ball, they stuffed us. Our run plays were either like -3 to 2 yards or a big explosive 15+ yard run. Nothing in between which is the sweet spot to keep the chains moving and rhythm.

 

[Gables Canes]

Our run game was WAY too boom or bust last year. That is not a recipe for success. Too many running plays that went nowhere. The OL needs to run block a lot better, but Lashlee also needs to get more creative with some of the run calls.

 

[D_Canes]

Agree with removing the UNC game. That game was SO egregious in the rush yards given category, it certainly pulls heavily on this stat.

 

[301cane]

Here is a stat Miami needs to reverse...

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[Canesfan1899]

Agree with removing the UNC game. That game was SO egregious in the rush yards given category, it certainly pulls heavily on this stat.

but it happened so why would we remove it?

 

[CaliforniaCanes]

but it happened so why would we remove it?

IF we remove all of our losses we were undefeated.

 

[Canesfan1899]

IF we remove all of our losses we were undefeated.

exactly, if we are following the previous logic we should remove our best rushing performance as well.