TXVol_44
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Thesis Statement: "The team with the fewest mistakes will win".
I've seen the posts and heard the arguements on why Jonathon Crompton gives us a better chance to beat Georgia, Alabama, et al. The truth of the matter is that Tennessee can beat Georgia this weekend IF AND ONLY IF we limit our mistakes. General Neyland was right: "The team with the fewest mistakes will win". Unfortunately for Jonathon, his interceptions at critical points of the game (i.e. UCLA, AUBURN) have cost us dearly. Here are some measures of effectiveness:
In 2009, J. Crompton has 8 INTs in 150 Attempts (1 INT every 18+ attempts); that includes the W. KY game, which skews the data because of the competition factor. After that opening game win, Crompton is 61 of 122 for 667 yds. and 4 TDs with a TD:INT ratio of 4:6.
For the 2008-2009 seasons, N. Stephens has 3 INTs in 134 Attempts (1 INT in every 44+ Attempts). That TD:INT ratio stands at 4:3 (yes, I included WKU in his numbers to increase the sample size).
Advantage: STEPHENS
Over the same period, both quarterbacks average about 6 yards per attempt.
Advantage: TIE
SACKS:
Crompton: 6 Times in 150 attempts
Stephens: 13 in 134 Attempts
Advantage: CROMPTON
Stephens has less arm but better accuracy and decision-making. Crompton can throw the football out of the stadium, but he cannot hit the stadium. The receiving corps is a mess with J. Crompton in the game, and they may not be much better with N. Stephens.
So...can someone please make a logical case why I don't want to see #17 on Saturday (and I don't mean Tee Martin, although...never mind)? Exclude the arguments about practice performance, attitude, looks, who looks better in a beard, etc.
I've seen the posts and heard the arguements on why Jonathon Crompton gives us a better chance to beat Georgia, Alabama, et al. The truth of the matter is that Tennessee can beat Georgia this weekend IF AND ONLY IF we limit our mistakes. General Neyland was right: "The team with the fewest mistakes will win". Unfortunately for Jonathon, his interceptions at critical points of the game (i.e. UCLA, AUBURN) have cost us dearly. Here are some measures of effectiveness:
In 2009, J. Crompton has 8 INTs in 150 Attempts (1 INT every 18+ attempts); that includes the W. KY game, which skews the data because of the competition factor. After that opening game win, Crompton is 61 of 122 for 667 yds. and 4 TDs with a TD:INT ratio of 4:6.
For the 2008-2009 seasons, N. Stephens has 3 INTs in 134 Attempts (1 INT in every 44+ Attempts). That TD:INT ratio stands at 4:3 (yes, I included WKU in his numbers to increase the sample size).
Advantage: STEPHENS
Over the same period, both quarterbacks average about 6 yards per attempt.
Advantage: TIE
SACKS:
Crompton: 6 Times in 150 attempts
Stephens: 13 in 134 Attempts
Advantage: CROMPTON
Stephens has less arm but better accuracy and decision-making. Crompton can throw the football out of the stadium, but he cannot hit the stadium. The receiving corps is a mess with J. Crompton in the game, and they may not be much better with N. Stephens.
So...can someone please make a logical case why I don't want to see #17 on Saturday (and I don't mean Tee Martin, although...never mind)? Exclude the arguments about practice performance, attitude, looks, who looks better in a beard, etc.
