Former Jacket, Travares Tillman is our next DB coach

[RyanS12]

Trust me, I know the numbers look bad but watch a few games. It’s not as bad as it looked. A lot of YAC from crossing routes over the middle and quick hits off the LOS.

 

[Sarrick]

literally 130th/130

we were 121st

Their pass defense was better than ours. They just had way more attempts against them than we did.

Mich State allowed: 364/556 (65%) for 4052 yards and 9 INTs. 11.1 yards per completion

We allowed: 219/335 (65%) for 3276 and 3 INTs (none by our CBs) 14.9 yards per completion

 

[bos]

Michigan State had the worst pass defense, meaning more yards allowed passing than anyone in the country. It wasn't even close. They allowed 338 yards per game.

However, when you dissect the number, it's because they had such a good season that their opponents had to throw the ball a lot more to catch up.

They are now 10-2, and #11 in the country.

The team that had the best pass defense is Washington, who is 4-8 this year. (allowed 143 per game).

Furthermore, passing defense is much more than just the DBs.

 

[FightWinDrink]

Their pass defense was better than ours. They just had way more attempts against them than we did.

Mich State allowed: 364/556 (65%) for 4052 yards and 9 INTs. 11.1 yards per completion

We allowed: 219/335 (65%) for 3276 and 3 INTs (none by our CBs) 14.9 yards per completion

I mean this is a race to the bottom so it doesn't really matter that much haha. tldr they were both bad

 

[Techwood Relict]

He’s going to coach the whole secondary. If you dive deeper into the statistics, they were a lot better then tech against the pass and also he didn’t have full control over the secondary like he will at tech.

I'm probably as excited that the group will have one coach as I am that the coach is Tillman. Welcome back to the Flats!

 

[ibeattetris]

Their pass defense was better than ours. They just had way more attempts against them than we did.

Mich State allowed: 364/556 (65%) for 4052 yards and 9 INTs. 11.1 yards per completion

We allowed: 219/335 (65%) for 3276 and 3 INTs (none by our CBs) 14.9 yards per completion

More stats

Mich St
Opposing Passer rating: 142.6 (87)
Yards per attempt: 7.5 (72)

GT
Opposing Passer Rating: 179 (130)
Yards per attempt: 10 (128)

Mich St has some inflated totals due to who they played, but they were far from good. Anything will be better than GT 2021.

 

[TooTall]

I mean this is a race to the bottom so it doesn't really matter that much haha. tldr they were both bad

Ill take 10-2 any year...too hell with the stats.

 

[iceeater1969]

When TT played cb at gt did we play Zone? He was good at learning and executing !!

We beat uga twice iirc while he was here.

 

[stinger 1957]

He wasn’t fired either. He wanted to eventually come home. He told me this when I ran into him this past summer on East Lansing. I told him we needed him. He said he likes Tuck and EL but one day he’d consider coming “home”. Looks like today is that day.

And yes I’m plugged into Michigan States football program with former players.

Can you tell us who "Tuck and EL" are, I really get frustrated with some of the initials, nicknames etc that are not everyday common on here? Guess it's part of getting to be an old fart.

 

[JacketOff]

Can you tell us who "Tuck and EL" are, I really get frustrated with some of the initials, nicknames etc that are not everyday common on here? Guess it's part of getting to be an old fart.

Mel Tucker and East Lansing, Michigan

 

[SteamWhistle]

I just love people who google “MSU pass defense stats” and think they can seem smart.

 

[RyanS12]

Can you tell us who "Tuck and EL" are, I really get frustrated with some of the initials, nicknames etc that are not everyday common on here? Guess it's part of getting to be an old fart.

Yea sorry about that. Mel Tucker the head coach and East Lansing, where MSU is located

 

[LargeFO]

Wonder if Malik Spencer decides to stay home bring a Buford guy and TT his primary recruiter.

 

[herb]

When TT played cb at gt did we play Zone? He was good at learning and executing !!

We beat uga twice iirc while he was here.

Should have been three times, he intercepted a pass that should have ended the game, but there was a "penalty" fifteen yards behind the ball

 

[GTBandit22]

When TT played cb at gt did we play Zone? He was good at learning and executing !!

We beat uga twice iirc while he was here.

I thought he was a free safety with Chris Young, aka the fumble taker, as the SS

 

[GT33]

More stats

Mich St
Opposing Passer rating: 142.6 (87)
Yards per attempt: 7.5 (72)

GT
Opposing Passer Rating: 179 (130)
Yards per attempt: 10 (128)

Mich St has some inflated totals due to who they played, but they were far from good. Anything will be better than GT 2021.

Glad to see something other than the aggregate stats. I figured someone will post some analysis from Football Outsiders or some source like that eventually to give us a better idea how they really measure up. They did play in the Big 10, not the mighty ACC Coastal after all so the talent level of the opposition is relevant.

 

[alagold]

Almost anyone is an improvement.Sad but true.

 

[bobongo]

I have no idea whether this is a good hire. Guess we'll find out...

Michigan State football loses cornerbacks coach Travares Tillman to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech hired Michigan State football cornerbacks coach Travares Tillman on Tuesday for the same role at his alma mater.

www.freep.com

From the article:
"Opponents have thrown 556 passes against MSU, 47 more than any other team in the country."

"Teams progressively attacked the secondary throughout the season, and MSU’s issues at cornerback grew beyond coverage and tackling problems early on. Kalon Gervin entered the transfer portal after four games, freshman Chuck Brantley hurt his shoulder and has not played since the loss at Purdue, and transfers Ronald Williams II and Marqui Lowery have been playing hurt the final half of the season."

 

[iceeater1969]

I have no idea whether this is a good hire. Guess we'll find out...

Michigan State football loses cornerbacks coach Travares Tillman to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech hired Michigan State football cornerbacks coach Travares Tillman on Tuesday for the same role at his alma mater.

www.freep.com

From the article:
"Opponents have thrown 556 passes against MSU, 47 more than any other team in the country."

"Teams progressively attacked the secondary throughout the season, and MSU’s issues at cornerback grew beyond coverage and tackling problems early on. Kalon Gervin entered the transfer portal after four games, freshman Chuck Brantley hurt his shoulder and has not played since the loss at Purdue, and transfers Ronald Williams II and Marqui Lowery have been playing hurt the final half of the season."

Oh, cover my ears!
They are discusing injuries.

 

[iceeater1969]

Almost anyone is an improvement.Sad but true.

We are looking up at very bad.

Next year we hope to be headed towards below average.