Defensive rankings

**ChrisMWilliams** · 09-17-2012, 10:33 AM

I'll write a blog about this later...But here's where Iowa State is at through three weeks (national rankings):

Total Defense: 16
Scoring Defense: 13
Pass Efficiency Defense: 8

**ChrisMWilliams** · 09-17-2012, 10:34 AM

Also note that Tulsa is currently ranked 18th in total offense.

**tejasclone** · 09-17-2012, 10:34 AM

People will probably chirp about those numbers being inflated by the incredible suckiness of Iowa's and Western's offense, but Wally's crew will have a chance to prove themselves against a legit Big 12 offense on the 29th.

**CLONECONES** · 09-17-2012, 10:37 AM

wally wally wally wally walllllllllllllllllllllllllay

**farminclone** · 09-17-2012, 10:38 AM

Amazing. And that is with one great offense, and well, whatever you want to call Iowa's offense. Not 3 games against Western Idaho Welding School.

Looking forward to holding TTU under 30!

**Wesley** · 09-17-2012, 10:40 AM

Our secondary looks really good as a unit.

**Clones85'** · 09-17-2012, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by tejasclone

People will probably chirp about those numbers being inflated by the incredible suckiness of Iowa's and Western's offense, but Wally's crew will have a chance to prove themselves against a legit Big 12 offense on the 29th.

Whenever somebody says that, remind them that 90% of teams play teams that aren't very good in non conference. So those #'s are still comparable.

Now it will be hard to keep those #'s up in Big 12 play b/c the offenses are so much better than most around the country.

**stateofmind** · 09-17-2012, 11:01 AM

We have been a decent D the past couple of years under Wally, with some hiccups. Hopefully no more hiccups.

Last year's stats for D:

Team	Offensive Ranking	Pts Allowed
OSU	2	31(2 OT, still 20+ pts under their avg)
BU	3	49(about their avg)
OU	19	26(Well below avg)
aTm	19	33(below avg)
MU	27	52(above or near avg)
TTU	33	7(WELL below avg)

The numbers don't look great, but against their avg our D did pretty well. We have started this year holding another good offensive team well below. Let's hope Wally keeps them rolling.

**veryphil** · 09-17-2012, 11:04 AM

These are awesome statistics! TTU won't be able to run against us and they will be taking great risks by passing. I have a good feeling about the game in 2 weeks.

**CtownCyclone** · 09-17-2012, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by stateofmind

We have been a decent D the past couple of years under Wally, with some hiccups. Hopefully no more hiccups.

Last year's stats for D:

Team	Offensive Ranking	Pts Allowed
OSU	2	31(2 OT, still 20+ pts under their avg)
BU	3	49(about their avg)
OU	19	26(Well below avg)
aTm	19	33(below avg)
MU	27	52(above or near avg)
TTU	33	7(WELL below avg)

The numbers don't look great, but against their avg our D did pretty well. We have started this year holding another good offensive team well below. Let's hope Wally keeps them rolling.

Our defense should keep us in games. It's the offense that continually worries me.