Rankings of Defenses Cougs Played

HeretoBeatmyChest

From the two advanced stats:

S&P+ Rankings: 47, 52, 73 84, 85, 96 109, 113, 114, 117
Football Outsiders: 27, 30, 58, 76, 77, 78, 95, 101, 117, 118

UW is #12 in S&P+ and #4 in FootballOutsiders.

Average for Football Outsiders is 78.

2014 rankings of defenses they played (FootballOutsiders): 6, 7, 10, 25, 30, 32, 42, 66, 89 101, 119. Average of 48.

Basically going by FO, WSU has played two defenses in the top 57 this year. Last year they faced 6 defenses in the top 32.

PostGameOrangeSlices

But what do the most advanced analytics insinuate?

Sarksbrownbaglunch

HeretoBeatmyChest said:

From the two advanced stats:

S&P+ Rankings: 47, 52, 73 84, 85, 96 109, 113, 114, 117
Football Outsiders: 27, 30, 58, 76, 77, 78, 95, 101, 117, 118

UW is #12 in S&P+ and #4 in FootballOutsiders.

Average for Football Outsiders is 78.

2014 rankings of defenses they played (FootballOutsiders): 6, 7, 10, 25, 30, 32, 42, 66, 89 101, 119. Average of 48.

Basically going by FO, WSU has played two defenses in the top 57 this year. Last year they faced 6 defenses in the top 32.

Clearly, game over. Why even bother playing this apple cup? With those numbers UW has it in the bag.

skookum

rather easily, say 34-17 ?

MisterEm

Sarksbrownbaglunch said:

HeretoBeatmyChest said:

From the two advanced stats:

S&P+ Rankings: 47, 52, 73 84, 85, 96 109, 113, 114, 117
Football Outsiders: 27, 30, 58, 76, 77, 78, 95, 101, 117, 118

UW is #12 in S&P+ and #4 in FootballOutsiders.

Average for Football Outsiders is 78.

2014 rankings of defenses they played (FootballOutsiders): 6, 7, 10, 25, 30, 32, 42, 66, 89 101, 119. Average of 48.

Basically going by FO, WSU has played two defenses in the top 57 this year. Last year they faced 6 defenses in the top 32.

Clearly, game over. Why even bother playing this apple cup? With those numbers UW has it in the bag.

Don't even show up.

RaceBannon

I like Washington in this one

WilburHooksHands

RaceBannon said:

I like Washington in this one

#YourDawgs ??

HeretoBeatmyChest

Sarksbrownbaglunch said:

HeretoBeatmyChest said:

From the two advanced stats:

S&P+ Rankings: 47, 52, 73 84, 85, 96 109, 113, 114, 117
Football Outsiders: 27, 30, 58, 76, 77, 78, 95, 101, 117, 118

UW is #12 in S&P+ and #4 in FootballOutsiders.

Average for Football Outsiders is 78.

2014 rankings of defenses they played (FootballOutsiders): 6, 7, 10, 25, 30, 32, 42, 66, 89 101, 119. Average of 48.

Basically going by FO, WSU has played two defenses in the top 57 this year. Last year they faced 6 defenses in the top 32.

Clearly, game over. Why even bother playing this apple cup? With those numbers UW has it in the bag.

Just passing along some info.

I actually think the Cougs are a good team. But I wonder how much of that is a function of a fortuitous schedule.

Dardanus

Wouldn't the defense metrics get skewed after WSU scores a bunch of points on a team?

CokeGreaterThanPepsi

Not over the course of 10+ games, no

JaWarrenJaHooker

The cougs ARE a good team. They're definitely better than Washington.

Irregardless, Washington wins this game.

Tequilla

The Cougs have a good offense ... but if there was a lesson to be learned from the Apple Cup last year or their game against Stanford this year it is that they are dependent upon some blown coverages, missed tackles, and overall skill advantage to score TDs once the field shortens. When they tend to face better defenses the inability to have a Plan B often leads to FGs, turnovers, or bad decisions by Leach forcing the action

NeGgaPlEaSe

WSU defense better than UW offense

Swaye

We will know by mid way through the third quarter if we will win or not. Just see how brown Brownings socks look.

RoadHarv55

Fuckin nerd round here. Your defense is pedestrian at best.

AlwaysSpokanesFault

Everybody knows that Husky defenses always fall apart in the end.

Blackie

HeretoBeatmyChest said:

From the two advanced stats:

S&P+ Rankings: 47, 52, 73 84, 85, 96 109, 113, 114, 117
Football Outsiders: 27, 30, 58, 76, 77, 78, 95, 101, 117, 118

UW is #12 in S&P+ and #4 in FootballOutsiders.

Average for Football Outsiders is 78.

2014 rankings of defenses they played (FootballOutsiders): 6, 7, 10, 25, 30, 32, 42, 66, 89 101, 119. Average of 48.

Basically going by FO, WSU has played two defenses in the top 57 this year. Last year they faced 6 defenses in the top 32.

And UW's losses are to teams with offenses average ranking of 35. Soon to add #33 to the list.

HFNY

The weather should be in the low to mid 40's which hurts WSU. Ideal passing weather is in the 60's and 70's so wouldn't be surprised if they are 0.5 ypa below their season average even if Falk starts.

If Falk starts, I hope Kawasaki sends Azeem on on a bonzai charge up the middle to land a big body blow and give Falk happy feet.

I like the Huskies and the under with Falk being doubtful and not feeling great about his dome if he does play.

AlwaysSpokanesFault

You're on crack, which is whack.

Low-to-mid 40's definitely hurts the Husky WO's more than the Cougs. Heck, the game could be played in a dome under perfect conditions and...



So checkity check yo' self before you wreck yo' self, Ralph.