By the numbers
In a 54-6 win, there are going to be a lot of good and interesting numbers. Here’s what stands out:
Davis was the leading rusher, followed by Merriweather, and Spiller. Davis ran 14 times for 94 yards and 6.7 per carry. Reggie was more efficient, getting 9 touches for 76 yards and 8.3 per carry. Spiller managed just 18 yards on 6 carries for a very human 3 yard per run average.
Proctor did well passing. He threw 20 times for 13 completions with 1 interception and 166 yards. For such a huge win, it is disappointing to see backup Cullen Harper getting so few snaps. Harper was in for 2 forgettable drives. Each drive started with first down runs followed by 3 plays and a punt. Harper would have gotten more snaps, but Jacoby Ford had a 92 yard punt return and Sergio Gilliam had a 31 yard fumble return late in the game.
The top receivers, not surprisingly, were Chansi Stuckey, Rendrick Taylor, and Aaron Kelly. Stuckey had 5 catches for 66 yards. Taylor had 3 for 34, and Kelly had 2 for 21. Each receiver averaged over 7 yards per catch. The team as a whole averaged 12.4 yards per catch.
The special teams game was highlighted by an absolute lack of punting; there were zero attempts (which speaks to offensive turnover problems). Also, normally reliable Jad Dean was also a bit off. He missed a PAT and 32 yard field goal try. Dean did hit 6 PATs and field goals from 25 and 45 yards. He also had 4 touchbacks on 10 kickoffs.
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