[NU Sports] Overconfidence? (used to be Purdue to Sun Bowl)

Wed Nov 24 12:44:27 CST 2004

The blowouts weren't all early.  Fresno was only a couple of weeks ago and
Boise was about a month ago.  They do play better at home but if we keep our
head in the game, we should beat these guys.

Mark
Mark S. Ament
prplehaze at insightbb.com

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From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On
Behalf Of Roy S. Lamberton
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 10:18 AM
To: CHerron604 at aol.com; nwu-sports at romaine.tssi.com
Subject: RE: [NU Sports] Overconfidence? (used to be Purdue to Sun Bowl)

Good analysis

The only caveat I'd add is that NU's big O-line has had trouble with smaller
defensives if they are quick. I'm not sure if they are.

One of the other things to remember is that Hawaii has not had all of their
original starting front 7 defenders all year. They are starting to get some
of
the them back and they're itching to make big plays.

Their stats are all skewed by a couple of blowouts early, as I remember
they've
played a few decent games lately.

They play a lot better at home, where the temp is higher, and the time is
late
for the "mainland" teams.

We should have no trouble with these guys, altho Chang has something to
prove.

Anyway, you've done half my pregame intel report work - I'll give you
credit.
Thanks

Go Cats - rack the rainbows

rsl

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com 
> [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf Of CHerron604 at aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 12:03 AM
> To: nwu-sports at romaine.tssi.com
> Subject: RE: [NU Sports] Overconfidence? (used to be Purdue 
> to Sun Bowl)
> 
> 
> Some facts I ran across about Northwestern vs. Hawaii
> 
> - Their O-line - 285 pounds per man.  Our D-line - 294 pounds per man.
> 
> - Our O-line - 312 pounds per man.  Their D-line - 281 pounds per man.
> 
> Our D-line ought to be able to move their O-line, and keep 
> alot of pressure 
> on Mr. Chang.
> 
> Our O-line should push around their D-line, and open up some 
> hughr holes for 
> Noah.
> 
> Hawaii has the 4th Passing Offense nationally, 318 yds/game - 
> 11.4 yds per 
> passing attempt
> 
> Our passing offense is a surprisingly good 45th nationally.  
> 230 yards per 
> game, and about 11.0 yards per passing attempt
> 
> Our rushing game is an equally nice (and balanced) 46th 
> nationally, 168.1 
> yards/game.
> 
> Hawaii is awful running the ball - 111th nationally, only 95 
> yards per game.
> 
> We are 64th nationally in total defense - giving up 381 yards 
> per game.  
> Works out to about 4.99 yards per play, and we have yielded 
> 37 touchdowns.
> 
> Hawaii is an awful 112th nationally in total defense, giving 
> up 462 yards per 
> game, 5.97 yards per play.  They have yielded 50 touchdowns already.
> 
> They have been shredded by some teams, especially running the 
> ball.  Rice 
> outrushed them 405 yards to 7.  Ed Bailey was their leading 
> rusher in that game - 
> 37 carries for 234 yards (6.3 y/c).  On the season, he has 
> rushed 185 times 
> for 881 yards, 4.76 yards per carry.
> 
> San Jose State (2-8) outrushed them 315-108.  That one game 
> accounted for 20% 
> of San Jose's total season rushing yards.
> 
> Boise State carried it 50 times for 430 yards - 18% of their 
> 2383 yard 
> rushing this year
> 
> Louisiana Tech (5-6) outrushed them 275 to 86.
> 
> Fresno outrushed them 503 to 106.  The 503 yards are 23% of 
> their seasons 
> total of 2195 yards.
> 
> On offense, we need to pound the ball, maybe put up 400-500 
> yards rushing.  
> Keep the ball out of Timmy Chang's hands.  Pass it around 
> some, to keep them 
> honest, but NO dumb interceptions (late first half 
> interceptions gave new life 
> to both Penn State and Illinois in recent weeks).
> 
> All year long, we have driven the ball downfield, only to 
> settle for a field 
> goal (or a missed field goal).  If we kill 5 minutes driving, 
> but settle for 3 
> points, and Hawaii throws a bomb for 7, that hasn't helped 
> anything.  When we 
> are in the red zone, PUT THE BALL IN THE END ZONE.
> 
> On defense, push their line around, keep up the pressure on 
> their QB, don't 
> get beat long.
> 
> On special teams - COVER OUR KICKS.  Twice against Illinois (1st half 
> touchdown and the Backes touchdown), Illinois had massive 
> returns that set up a 
> touchdown, and almost the game winning field goal.  Have we 
> reached the point where 
> we kick it out of bounds, so they start at the 35 and not mid-field ?
> 
> AND NO MORE DUMB PENALTIES !
> 
> I wuld prefer that the legacy of the Walker years not be 
> mid-level bowls, 
> league-high penalty totals, slow season starts, inconsistent 
> kicking games, and 
> playing down to the opponents level.
> 
> Can anybody remember the last time we outplayed and put away 
> a double-digit 
> underdog, rested the starters for 10-15 minutes and got the 
> younger guys some 
> playing time ?
> 
> Chuck Herron  Tech '85
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