I decided I was going to gather a comprehensive list of Oregon's statistical data, and compare it with say ... the Beavers. Not because I'm a fan of the swamp rats, but because it should put into perspective just where Oregon is so far this year, and hopefully not where they are headed. I'm, not going to list every stat possible, there are other websites for that. Let's begin with offense.
Scoring Offense:
Oregon: Rank - #26, 35.8 ppg
Oregon State: Rank - #25, 36 ppg
The Beavers have the ever-so-slight edge here, which pains me to say.
Rushing Offense:
Oregon: Rank - 25th, 210.40 ypg
Oregon State: Rank - 16th, 229.00 ypg
Here we see that the once proud Pac12 Rushing champions are falling to the Beibers... Again, this sickens me.
Passing Offense:
Oregon: Rank - 81st, 210.80 ypg
Oregon State: Rank - 87th, 207.60 ypg
Oh, Joy! Wait, this still feels like a loss.
Total Offense:
Oregon: Rank - 50th
Oregon State: Rank - 41st
I mean, what world are we in where this stat happens?!?!?
Turnover Margin:
Oregon: Rank - 2nd
Oregon State: Rank - 23rd
Finally! Something to be proud of. Too bad it's not enough.
Sacks Allowed:
Oregon: Rank - 67th, 10 sacks allowed
Oregon State: Rank - 12th, 5 sacks allowed
"Best Oline Coach in America" ....
Interceptions thrown:
Oregon: Rank - No rank, 1 thrown
Oregon State: Rank - No rank, 5 thrown
Well, not bad. Actually, pretty good. WTG AB.
And now for Defense.
Scoring Defense:
Oregon: Rank - 49th, 21.8 ppg
Oregon State: Rank - 46th, 21.6 ppg
Bend AND break? .... Maybe. Maybe not. Could be much better. (Georgia, anyone?)
Rushing Defense:
Oregon: Rank - 59th, 134.20 ypg
Oregon State: Rank - 26th, 106.60 ypg
Oh, c'mon!
Passing Defense:
Oregon: Rank - 113th, 275.20 ypg
Oregon State: Rank - 100th, 252.00 ypg
No surprise here.
Total Defense:
Oregon: Rank - 92nd
Oregon State: Rank - 61st
Nick Aliotti would have something to say about this.
Sacks:
Oregon: Rank - 70th, 10 sacks
Oregon State: Rank - 47th, 12 sacks
(there are a lot of multiple way ties)
So, yeah... KT was out a bunch. I'm taking the mulligan.
Interceptions:
Oregon: Rank - 3rd (Tie), 9
Oregon State: Rank - 3rd (Tie), 9
This one surprised me.
Time of Possession:
Oregon: Rank - 102nd
Oregon State: Rank - 32nd
*I know Chip Kelly doesn't care about TOP, but that was when he was scoring truck loads of points per game. In Mario World, TOP is of greater significance.
According to powerrankingsguru.com, Oregon has a SOS ranked 58th, while the Beavers are 66th. Not much difference there.
All in all, I understand that numbers do not tell the whole story, but are a good indicator of where your team is at any given period during the season. If we are to follow that, we must conclude that the Ducks are pretty much on par with the Rodents up the road...
In other words, not very good so far this year.
As always, Go Ducks!