Quantify a "good" performance on Monday

[slugboy]

I’d like to see our DB’s not waving their arms around in celebration after an opposing QB throws it out of bounds while we are down 20plus on 2nd and 9.

I saw Notre Dame DBs do that yesterday (aside from the 20-plus deficit)

 

[mstranahan]

"Good" outcome tomorrow in my eyes:

Offense: scores
Defense: forces at least one punt each half
Special teams: doesn't give up a return for TD

Overall: no season-ending injuries; look more like a D1 team than we have under CGC so far

 

[GoldZ]

Subjective question. How will you define "good" on Monday by way of metrics across the 3 phases of the game?

Offense
Defense
Special Teams

Examples: Points, points per drive, yards per drive, red zone performance, turnovers, 3rd down conversions/stops, starting field position, etc.

Let's agree that a W is "good" (or better) performance for the team as a whole. If you disagree, see our get-bak coach @kg01 and state your case for "the list".

Beat the spread and look decent/competitive doing it. This will cover most of the other "good" metrics. Having gone to my first Tech game in '62, I've learned that points are what matters.

 

[Kennethshannon20]

A good performance would be make some FG if forced to, force punts, force some 3 and outs, good route running by WR group, decent pass protection, and no injuries.

Also a win lol!

 

[g0lftime]

A chance to win in the fourth quarter.

 

[AlabamaBuzz]

A chance to win in the fourth quarter.

I agree with this, and I will add "no obvious coaching decisions or lack of decisions playing a part in the outcome". (i.e. misuse of timeouts, poor time management, etc.)

 

[IEEEWreck]

If it feels like theres a contest on the field.

I will also accept it if some knowledgeable poster here tells me something that makes me hopeful.

 

[alagold]

Beat the line by 8+ pts.

Nope,just keep it simple and controlled.If we do this ,the rest of the things take care of themselves--like last yr which was a real game unlike later..

 

[alagold]

If it feels like theres a contest on the field.

I will also accept it if some knowledgeable poster here tells me something that makes me hopeful.

The maybe unnoticed factor might be the Clemson transfer ,Tchio, might have info about their team that might help us. btw-this works agin us in the ole Miss game.

 

[Adadu]

My high school coach played for Bill Belichick for a long time. Bill always said "Stats are for losers. Win the game." So that's how I'm going to quantify it.

 

[Vespidae]

My high school coach played for Bill Belichick for a long time. Bill always said "Stats are for losers. Win the game." So that's how I'm going to quantify it.

I used to read all sorts of pov on stats. The best, easiest one was from CPJ. He once said if you score at least 28 points, it is very likely you win.

 

[bobongo]

A close game isn’t going to take the clown make up off. We gave these guys a close game last year and still are a joke. We have to win to change the perception.

That's absolutely true, but a close game would portend future wins, last year's result notwithstanding.

My high school coach played for Bill Belichick for a long time. Bill always said "Stats are for losers. Win the game." So that's how I'm going to quantify it.

Again true, but none of Bill Belichick's teams were ever on the short end of a 22-point spread.

Considering the opponent, it certainly does make a difference whether the Jackets get blown out or lose a close, hard-fought game. (Disclaimer: of course, I would prefer a win).

 

[Sean311]

I just want us to look like a power 5 team and be competitive. I doubt we will win but just keep it close for 3 quarters and I’ll be happy. I’m sick and tired of blowouts.

 

[Adadu]

I just want us to look like a power 5 team and be competitive. I doubt we will win but just keep it close for 3 quarters and I’ll be happy. I’m sick and tired of blowouts.

Ultimately agreed. But if Geoff honestly thinks things are turning around we need to find a way to win and make a splash quickly. I don't think he'll make it to the end of the season if this is a massive blowout.

 

[croberts]

Give me a game similar to Florida vs Utah.
Florida talent ranked 12th and Utah talent ranked 33.
Clemson talent ranked 5th and Tech ranked 30th.
Mostly, just see a team well prepared with very few mistakes. Only Lose because the other team makes great plays and not because we look surprised and not prepared.

 

[bobongo]

One metric to be considered is the point spread. Jackets are now 24-point underdogs at some sportsbooks, 23.5 at most, as late money pours in on the public favorite. Take the points.

 

[Texas_Wreck53]

Win turnover battle, over 50% 3rd down conversion percentage on o and under 40% 3rd down conversion percentage for d. Hopefully this leads to the most important stat, more points than climpsun.