Interesting Hetherman stat (to me)

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Minnesota Stats from '23(before) vs '24(Hetherman)

Against FBS competition only

opponent long scrimmage plays (where we failed miserably)
20+ yard plays given up

'23 - 77th
'24 - 5th

scoring defense
'23 - 63rd
'24 - 9th

rushing defense (yard per attempt)
'23 - 93rd
'24 - 22nd

passer rating defense
'23 -78th
'24 - 20th

YPP defense
'23 - 88th
'24 - 14th

Sacks
'23 - 59th
'24 - 46th

TFL
'23 - 102nd
'24 - 77th


opponent 3rd down
'23 - 96th
'24 - 24th

Total defense (yardage)
'23 - 50th
'24 - 6th
 
Unc 30.9 19
RI 24.7 0
Nev 23.1 0
Iowa 27.7 31
Michigan 22 27
Usc 30.2 17
UCLA 18.4 17
MD 27.3 23
Ill 28.3 17
Rutgers 28.9 26
PSU 33.1 26
Wisc 22.6 7

Only Iowa and Michigan out performing
Some context on that Michigan game - two of their TD's were set up by a blocked punt and a fumble that allowed Michigan to start those possessions in the red zone.
 
Some context on that Michigan game - two of their TD's were set up by a blocked punt and a fumble that allowed Michigan to start those possessions in the red zone.
Never thought I would be sitting here watching an Illinois/Minnesota game on a Sunday but here we are

Gotta see some context with this stuff
 
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Aside from the obvious improved scheme and teaching of fundamentals I just hope he emphasizes bringing in higher IQ players on defense overall. Smart players = more wins.
 
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******* great movie though. Edward Norton was electric.

Yep...that photochop was risky for sure

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AI is the truth.

Here are opponent S&P+ PPA offense per play season average compared to vs Minnesota. All but three teams kept under their average PPA

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