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Rankings of Defenses Cougs Played

HeretoBeatmyChestHeretoBeatmyChest Member Posts: 4,295
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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.
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    PostGameOrangeSlicesPostGameOrangeSlices Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 24,551
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    But what do the most advanced analytics insinuate?
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    SarksbrownbaglunchSarksbrownbaglunch Member Posts: 189
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    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.
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    skookumskookum Member Posts: 447
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    rather easily, say 34-17 ?
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    WilburHooksHandsWilburHooksHands Member Posts: 6,741
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    RaceBannon said:

    I like Washington in this one

    #YourDawgs ??
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    HeretoBeatmyChestHeretoBeatmyChest Member Posts: 4,295
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    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.
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    DardanusDardanus Member Posts: 2,623
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    Wouldn't the defense metrics get skewed after WSU scores a bunch of points on a team?
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    CokeGreaterThanPepsiCokeGreaterThanPepsi Member Posts: 7,646
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    Not over the course of 10+ games, no
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    JaWarrenJaHookerJaWarrenJaHooker Member Posts: 1,980
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    The cougs ARE a good team. They're definitely better than Washington.

    Irregardless, Washington wins this game.
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    TequillaTequilla Member Posts: 19,815
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    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
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    NeGgaPlEaSeNeGgaPlEaSe Member Posts: 5,729
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    WSU defense better than UW offense
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    SwayeSwaye Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 41,062
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    We will know by mid way through the third quarter if we will win or not. Just see how brown Brownings socks look.
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    RoadHarv55RoadHarv55 Member Posts: 88
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    Fuckin nerd round here. Your defense is pedestrian at best.
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    AlwaysSpokanesFaultAlwaysSpokanesFault Member Posts: 24
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    Everybody knows that Husky defenses always fall apart in the end.image
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    BlackieBlackie Member Posts: 499
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    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.
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    HFNYHFNY Member Posts: 4,520
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    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.
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    AlwaysSpokanesFaultAlwaysSpokanesFault Member Posts: 24
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    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...

    image

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