Nj.com, NY Post, Scarletknights.com, Columbus Dispatch, TKR posters, TOS are highlighting Rutgers' 361 to 328 yards advantage yesterday versus Ohio State.
What this favorite stat misses it excludes important yards made, yards with consequences for the games. Yesterday, Rutgers threw an interception returned 93 yards for instant points, changing the game. This pick-6 negative yardage and points do not show up in the Rutgers offense stats, rendering these stats less meaningful when pick-6 events have become part of the Rutgers offense. The 93 yards are not deducted from the quarterback's passing yards.
What can Rutgers do to improve its interception return coverage? This year, opponents are converting interceptions to points in a single play, turning game outcomes upside down.
What this favorite stat misses it excludes important yards made, yards with consequences for the games. Yesterday, Rutgers threw an interception returned 93 yards for instant points, changing the game. This pick-6 negative yardage and points do not show up in the Rutgers offense stats, rendering these stats less meaningful when pick-6 events have become part of the Rutgers offense. The 93 yards are not deducted from the quarterback's passing yards.
What can Rutgers do to improve its interception return coverage? This year, opponents are converting interceptions to points in a single play, turning game outcomes upside down.