Now, in Part II of this series we will look at other specific areas that we thought were important to the Miami Hurricanes' success and failure in 2012. So, here are some more statistical findings that we thought made an impact.
One of the main areas of contention and complaints against the 2012 Hurricane football team was their inability to get off the field on defense on third down:
- Third down conversions allowed: UM allowed a 42% conversion rate on defense on 3rd down which ranked them at #80 in the NCAA. In the ACC, only Duke (83) and GT (86) ranked lower in allowing 3rd down conversions. Miami MUST find a way to get off of the field on third down IF they are to improve their defensive performance and W/L record next season.
- Third down conversions achieved: Surprisingly, on offense Miami converted a lower % of third downs (39%)than they allowed on defense (42%). Another 3-5 first downs a game that would increase UM's time of possession and keeps the defense off of the field could make a huge difference in Miami's success in 2013.
One area that I feel was completely overlooked was the critical time of possession. Too many times UM would go three and out and put the vulnerable defense back on the field with little or no rest. The defense often wore down at the end of the first half or in the fourth quarter. Here is what we found:
- Time of possession: Miami ranked #119 in time of possession. It is not only how much you score but when you score that matters. And for a team like Miami with a young and at times confused defense, time of possession can be a HUGE factor. Scoring is always good, but scoring with three minutes left in the half is not quite as good as scoring with :30 left in the half. Holding the ball on long, sustained drives, which limits an opposing team's offensive opportunties and gives the UM defense enough rest between series, could go a long way to seeing improvement in game results and game management.
Another area was penalties against Miami that killed drives, destroyed momentum or kept the defense on the field much longer than was necessary:
- Penalties: Miami ranked #107 in penalties against in 2012. Nothing kills an offensive drive like a penalty or a sack. In 2010, Miami was one of the most penalized teams in the NCAA. When Al Golden took over for Randy Shannon in 2011 he stated that penalties was one specific area that UM must address and reduce. In 2011 the Hurricanes did make a significant improvement in correcting the the number and type of yellow hankies that were thrown against them. But in 2012 the team reverted to their old careless ways and regressed to 2010 standards. If Miami is to improve their season record this year it is essential that Golden and the entire UM coaching staff demand better execution and fewer penalties in 2013.
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Posted by: WWIN | January 16, 2013 at 09:48 PM
First wit the flu, I channeled my inner MJ
Posted by: WWIN | January 16, 2013 at 09:49 PM
Sobering
Posted by: Brevardcane | January 16, 2013 at 09:51 PM
Good article 86. Time of Possession wasn't helped by the insane amount of methodical drives allowed by the defense, though. Right on with it!
Giving up nearly every other third down conversion equates to less TOP... Unfortunate to say the least.
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | January 16, 2013 at 09:59 PM
THose stats sum it up. Yeah I will stick with my 9-3
Herbie I am in SE Charlotte but from Miami originally. I am solar-powered this 4-5 days with no sun is depressing
Posted by: CGNC | January 16, 2013 at 10:01 PM
WWIN - nicely done. Flu and all ;-D
Posted by: CGNC | January 16, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Giving up nearly every other third down conversion equates to less TOP... Unfortunate to say the least.
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | January 16, 2013 at 09:59 PM
U are correct sir.
Saw that U made contact with Herring at PSA. Good move, smart guy. Did U see my suggestions on the last blog?
Posted by: SOUP | January 16, 2013 at 10:05 PM
BTW...if U are ever in Sarasota and love FRESH seafood then U gotta go here (did U know that Groupers have cheeks?):
http://waltsfish.com/
AWESOME seafood market and restaurant. They don't cook as good as Old Skool but it is the NEXT best thing. LOL
Posted by: SOUP | January 16, 2013 at 10:12 PM
D'No needs to be replaced, meanwhile, where winners play at UM, The Pimp continues to rake it in despite having his best pick of his stable down with an injury, MIRACLES!
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | January 16, 2013 at 10:26 PM
13-3 overall record, 4-0 in the ACC, Our Miami Hurricanes are doing the damn thing.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 16, 2013 at 10:30 PM
OGV...Can U write an article about the UM basketball team titled: "The Pimp"? No seriously! LOL
Posted by: SOUP | January 16, 2013 at 10:31 PM
Teo got "Catfished"
Posted by: GURU | January 16, 2013 at 10:33 PM
B-ball team at 4-0 in the ACC but with losses to FGCU and Indiana State (the current version...no Larry Bird!). Go figure. As for Durand Scott, fouling on a 3 point try with 0.5 sec. left...gimme a break. Good thing the BC shooter saved his fanny and only made the first two FTs to preserve the one point win. Looking forward to Reggie's return up the road. Still, a win is a win, although it was winning ugly.
As for the whole NDU and deceased girfriend hoax, there is real and there is fake. I don't care what his background. How did he supposedly spend hours every night talking with her on the phone per one article but not speak with her at the same time, along with Stanford having no record of her?
Looking forward to a mostly nice 2/6.
Posted by: JCane | January 16, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Teo got "Catfished"
Posted by: GURU | January 16, 2013 at 10:33 PM
No, Teo got Dumb F*****.
Either that or he is a damn liar.
U can decide?
Posted by: SOUP | January 16, 2013 at 10:47 PM
I just "rubbed one out" to Manti Te'o's girl and I have to admit he's right, she's great in the sack!
In light of the PSU and ND scandals I for one am glad that our "crimes" at UM had to do with boating, strippers, and beer tabs!!
Go 'canes!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | January 16, 2013 at 10:47 PM
CGNC,
Thanks. We gon have to talk about this 9-3 thang!!
Posted by: WWIN | January 16, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Nosuch Dame, LMFAO!!!
Posted by: WWIN | January 16, 2013 at 11:10 PM
Youtube a bad lip reading nfl. Funny.
Posted by: The Dude | January 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM
Dude,
Here you go
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=Zce-QT7MGSE&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZce-QT7MGSE%26feature%3Dyoutube_gdata_player
Posted by: WWIN | January 16, 2013 at 11:17 PM
Soup, I'm with the damned liar camp, he milked this for all it's worth. if he comes clean now, I'll give him credit for a hell of a prank, right up there with Andy Kaufman and Johnny Fairplay (of Survivor lore).
Posted by: j.w. | January 16, 2013 at 11:53 PM
I agree JW-He's lying and ND is like the Russian KGB they can pull off anything..Imagine if these 3 incidents happened at the U in a year..
a lying superstar---a squashed rape---a student killed while taping the practice in unsafe conditions....Death Penalty
Posted by: TJL | January 17, 2013 at 12:25 AM
I could be wrong but my guess is a scorned male lover of Teo put this out. Teo should just come clean. Cause its college u shouldn't have to resort to online alledged dating. So the lowest guy on the totem pole got action. Now if you a superstar u certainly shouldn't have a problem getting a lady. The only thing that kills me is the lying.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 17, 2013 at 12:54 AM
That bad lip reading had me rollin. You got an orange peanut for me!?
Posted by: Canezitis | January 17, 2013 at 12:59 AM
Good article Soup
Posted by: TLuv | January 17, 2013 at 02:17 AM
We lost a tough one!! We should fire the coach
Like ogv says.out coached out classed no defense
fire the pimp. Let Dno coach them up!!!!
Posted by: Mcginns ale house | January 17, 2013 at 02:19 AM
Hmm.... We won the game my bad .congrats hurricanes
Sorry ogv your pimp won. I guess we stick with him no Dno
On the court yet. Let me now when it is time to pull all faith and stick the knife in his back.
Posted by: Mcginns ale house | January 17, 2013 at 02:28 AM
/\/\/\
When he coaches two of the worst UM teams in modern history, like D'No has already accomplished Mcginns. Try and keep up here man.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | January 17, 2013 at 03:51 AM
13-3 overall record, 4-0 in the ACC, Our Miami Hurricanes are doing the damn thing.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 16, 2013 at 10:30 PM
great win for the 1st place Canes BB team! Canes have a shot at its first ACC title!
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | January 17, 2013 at 06:03 AM
Athlon Sports early preseason predictions has the Canes winning the Coastal again.
Early Coastal Predictions for 2013
1. Miami
Key Returnees: QB Stephen Morris, RB Duke Johnson, WR Phillip Dorsett, WR Rashawn Scott, TE Clive Walford, LG Jonathan Feliciano, RG Brandon Linder, RT Seantrel Henderson, DE Anthony Chickillo, DE Shayon Green, DT Olsen Pierre, DT Tyriq McCord, LB Denzel Perryman, LB Eddie Johnson, LB Jimmy Gaines, CB Tracy Howard, S Kacy Rodgers II, S Deon Bush
Key Departures: RB Mike James, K Jake Wieclaw, P Dalton Botts
There’s not much separating the top four teams in the Coastal Division next season. For now, Athlon gives a slight edge to Miami. The Hurricanes were banned from postseason play, yet finished 7-5 and won three out of their last four games. Considering most of the starting lineup is back for 2013, it’s not out of the question Miami could be a top-25 team. Quarterback Stephen Morris and running back Duke Johnson will be a handful for opposing defenses, while the offensive line returns all five starters and could be the best in the conference. The biggest obstacle to winning a Coastal Division title rests with finding improvement for a defense that allowed 486.4 yards per game in 2012. While all signs on paper point to a big season for the Hurricanes, there’s the black cloud of a NCAA investigation hanging over the program, which could change the outlook of this division once the penalties are known.
http://www.athlonsports.com/college-football/early-acc-football-predictions-2013
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | January 17, 2013 at 06:12 AM
te'o did that interview.. he lied and and even regan mauia (fb for the cardinals) tried to come to his rescue... nooo. I believe te'o is hiding something.. but ehhh the comments are hilarious tho
Posted by: laquinton | January 17, 2013 at 07:24 AM
Interesting to look at those stats...
TOP - For sure we score quick, maybe to quick, but then again points are points. Longer drives would help, but what the really would do is keep a bad D off the field. Seems then that the O is our best D...
Penalties - So much for coaching, not easy to be at the bottom of the pile in this one. Been hearing for years this has to improve, haven't seen it yet.
3rd Down D - Didn't think we'd rank this low since most of the opponents scored on first or second down. Can't recall we ever held them long enough to even reach 3rd down.
No where to go but up next year, or out if you're a coach on this team....
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 17, 2013 at 08:01 AM
Another Gator arrested - http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8850572/jessamen-dunker-florida-gators-arrested-scooter-theft
Posted by: raizecane | January 17, 2013 at 08:22 AM
LTCF...it is a complex issue. I'll deal with it more in depth this PM when I get back to the CCC. Long day of work ahead in Sarasota then back to Winter Haven.
Ohio and OGV...U got this?
Posted by: SOUP | January 17, 2013 at 08:23 AM
Teo is lying and ND is covering it up! So this guy tells everyone this girl is the love of his life, but yet he never saw her? There was also reports (on CNN) that they meet after a football game. Also, the love of your life is dying and you dont visit her????? You dont attent a funeral???? And then when people start sniffing around, he tells ND this bs story. So instead of reporting it, ND hires their own investigators????? Why on earth would you pay all that money just cause someone had a prank pulled on them? They were covering their azz so they knew what story to tell.
Posted by: UMike | January 17, 2013 at 09:01 AM
Ohio and OGV...U got this?
Posted by: SOUP | January 17, 2013 at 08:23 AM
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Under control, sir!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2013 at 09:03 AM
Papa Cane - If Signing Day Were Tomorrow: I would expect TE Jeremy Kerr to sign with Florida State & UM to replace his spot with a defensive player.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2013 at 09:05 AM
Papa Cane - If Signing Day Were Tomorrow: I would expect TE Jeremy Kerr to sign with Florida State & UM to replace his spot with a defensive player.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2013 at 09:05 AM
CaneRock was right..Jimbo just cant find his own talent, unless it the obvious cant miss guys lol
Posted by: UMike | January 17, 2013 at 09:06 AM
SOUP, as far as some of the aformentioned futility, I think it was a direct result of one word...OOOMPH!!!
We just ain't got that yet.
I was reminded of this by watching that 1994 game against FSU: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D9WVH-KU14&feature=share
If ya'll get a chance, LISTEN to how the game sounded back then.
LISTEN to how the pads are POPPIN'!!!, LISTEN to how the helmets are CRACKIN'!!!
And after ya'll do that, pull up another recent Miami game, and LISTEN to how it SOUNDS.
Don't just WATCH, but LISTEN!
I'm tellin' ya'll, you can HEAR the difference.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 17, 2013 at 09:12 AM
What's been missing is the WEIGHT ROOM. That's what separates the boys from MEN!!
Posted by: WWIN | January 17, 2013 at 09:21 AM
UMike,
I was thinking the same questions about Teo. Watching sportscenter & Steven A. Smith just asked the same question. You can tell ND & Teo are reacting & responding in a cautious way so they can sugarcoat the bullshyt. When Teo is exposed for this fraud, the Media is going to chop him up & feed him to poor & rich. Also, ND is being slick. By supporting him & acting like they believe him they'll look innocent. Then, they'll join the public execution of Teo when he's exposed. Smh & Lol. I wonder if Teo sees how he's being set up by ND to be thrown to the wolves. You best believe ND knows he's lying. I just wonder if realizes why ND is helping him lie. FOR NOW. In the words of the great Bernie Mac. "THIS NIGGAZ ILL"!
Posted by: CoCane | January 17, 2013 at 09:35 AM
What's been missing is the WEIGHT ROOM. That's what separates the boys from MEN!!
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | January 17, 2013 at 09:21 AM
True that, but thing is, weight just go up and down, but football is a sport that requires dynamic,explosive, and violent movement. That's why I've always felt that instead of running track, I think most of our players should be involved in some type of combat sport conditioning. Not saying we should get rid of weights, but just something to supplement that weightlifting.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 17, 2013 at 09:35 AM
Keith Bryant now visiting UM this weekend.
I'm telling U, he's trolling all of America that follows recruiting is will end up a Cane.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2013 at 10:20 AM
^^ AND* will end up a Cane
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Bryant is definitly loving the attention..but next year..watch for Vincent Jackson..he is already ASKING for followers and "love" from every dam school who is recruiting him lol
Posted by: UMike | January 17, 2013 at 10:25 AM
CaneRock, were you there at the 1994 game? My friends and I had a pretty recognizable banner that we brought and hung up in the student section. I remember one of the Seminole players looking at it, appalled.
Posted by: TonyCane | January 17, 2013 at 10:37 AM
LB's odds, 1/17/13 (from worst to best)
Kirkland: 25%
Coley: 45%
Robinson: 45%
Bryant: 50%
Collins: 55%
Ohio Cane's Stargazing Surprise: 60%
Bostwick: 60%
Thomas: 75%
Grace: 99%
Posted by: LB | January 17, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Ohio Cane's Stargazing Surprise: 60%
Posted by: LB | January 17, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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U calling me a Stargazer??? LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2013 at 10:43 AM
LB, IMO:
Kirkland - 75% IF grades end up ok
Coley 30%
Robinson 95% - L$$$U?
Byrant - 70%
Collins - 75% - Coach pushing Arkansas?
Ohio Cane's Stargazing Surprise - LOL
Bostwick - 75%
Thomas - 90%
Grace - 99%
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2013 at 10:47 AM
I think quite a few of the ole time canes greats would have been trolling as well if the technology existed back then.
I think we need some of that swagger back. As long as they don't play us, I am fine.
Posted by: calGary Cane | January 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM
I did see your comments 86, appreciate that.
Bryant is such a troll. Honestly, I feel like he has such a horrible attitude that he will "unintentionally" cause drama. From what I've heard, his work ethic is crap. But then again, it's all rumor and I'd love to see him show up in Miami ready to play.
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | January 17, 2013 at 11:07 AM