Statistical Comparison - UT's O-Line Ranks 7th in the SEC

[jlovevols]

I thought this was interesting. There may be a better way to compare offensive lines, but this one calculates average yards per rush + passing attempts per sack. Obviously, your RB's and QB's also play a role. So far, I've been impressed with how our O-Line has fared considering its lack of experience.


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[MemphisVol1485]

It is interesting to think about, but I think we are going to fall lower than that during SEC play with all the sacks we have been giving up.

 

[velovol]

Glad to see UK's line was THAT good against WKU. Good for them.

 

[jlovevols]

Glad to see UK's line was THAT good against WKU. Good for them.

Ha. Yeah, the defenses you play against might be a factor as well.

 

[BAJAvol]

Ha. Yeah, the defenses you play against might be a factor as well.

:good!: tennessee would be 3-0 with UK's schedule.

 

[TENNFOLD1974]

:good!: tennessee would be 3-0 with UK's schedule.

If we had a lot of teams' cupcake schedules we would be 2-1 at worst....proper depth we would be 3-0.

 

[ORANGE & WHITE]

You know I was upset about the record this year, but I thought the other day about the points made above. Its true, our schedule is a killer, but just imagine the experience and reps the players are getting. In the not too distant future we will be stacked with experience and talent in the 2 deep.

 

[volguess06]

I think you'll see us in the middle of the pack at the end of the year, UK though, will certainly fall off to near last.

 

[bornbleedinorange]

just wait a couple of years.

 

[UNAVol89]

just wait a couple of years.

I hate this attitude, because its the same thing Bama fans when Shula was there. Unfortunately, I know its the attitude we all should have.

 

[BAJAvol]

just wait a couple of years.

for what

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

Good to see that even with our schedule we are ahead of UGA, USClite, and Vandy. UK has yet to play anyone so I expect them to drop. If our Oline can be on par or maybe even better than all of those teams then we will have a legit shot at winning every one of those eastern division games now that UF is out of the way.

 

[bornbleedinorange]

for what

for this young OL to become seniors and juniors.

 

[fla orange]

Not waiting myself, decided to enjoy this team. Watching for overall and individual progress. All we can truly ask for with any real perspective is week by week improvements hopefully in all areas. Go Dooley send them boys to schooley! Go Vols!

 

[BeecherVol]

In most cases the good thing about fielding FR's and So's is they get better individually, and better as a group, as the year goes on. Before it is over, I think we will see we have a solid OL coach.

Not to mention they will be back next year, and the year after.

 

[velovol]

:good!: tennessee would be 3-0 with UK's schedule.

I dont even care about UK playing softies, they should. I am more aggravated about the media saying what a good job they are doing and hardly mentioning the fact they are playing patsies week in and week out.
Vandy plays MUCH tougher OOC's than UK

 

[Ericvol2096]

We are the only Oline that has gone up against 2 top ten teams...makes me feel good.