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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 06-16-2015, 05:01 PM:

If we want to get to a bowl our defense has to get better.

Before the UK program can become legitimate SEC competitors, the defensive numbers simply must improve, and improve dramatically. The third down conversion rate exemplifies the distance that the UK defense must span to achieve competitiveness. Top 100 is 45%; Top 75 is 41%; Top 50 is 38%; Top 25 is 35%; and Top 10 is 32%.

The Cats must reduce opponent third down conversions by 1 ½ per game on average just to break into the top 100, and to reach the top 10, equivalent to their offensive performance goal, they must get 3 ½ more stops per game.

There is nothing new or earth shattering in the analysis of the UK defense because the plaintiff plea for years has been about the defense’s inability to get off the field, and give the ball back to the offense. However, the analysis should put some measuring sticks onto the table to compare the team’s actual performance as the season unfolds.

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Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 06-17-2015, 02:16 PM:

Moving the chains on offense will also give the defense a rest and keep them off the field. The O has to carry its weight as well.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 06-17-2015, 05:06 PM:

Good point boom, the defense having to be on the field so much hasn't helped.