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Sep 15, 2024
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Indy Coug
Loquacious Lummox
BYU has gone for it on 4th down in 10 of the 28 times this season we didn't convert 3rd down
So of the 39 times we've reached 3rd down this year, BYU picked up a first down 19 times (48.7%)
When measuring everyone else the same way, BYU goes from 117th on 3rd down to 64th.
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We are 117th in the nation in 3rd down conversion. The 16 teams below us are
OU Cougar
Sep 15, 9:47am
And against 3 not so good teams.
WJCougar
Sep 15, 9:48am
3rd down conversion is less important if you are willing to go for it on 4th.
NWCoug
Sep 15, 9:49am
I think fans are hoping you dont have to make the decision to go on 4th
WJCougar
Sep 15, 9:51am
And it means you're likely losing a lot on 1st & 2nd downs.
foofcoug
Sep 15, 9:57am
I’m sure they are, but depending on field position, that’s not how the coaches
NWCoug
Sep 15, 10:45am
Conversion Opp % means more than 3rd down conv
molodyets
Sep 15, 9:51am
Really dumb point. Let’s not get a 1st down on 3rd down because there is always
YbeatsU
Sep 15, 10:13am
Like it or not, it’s straight from ARod’s mouth. I agree it’s not ideal. You’d
NWCoug
Sep 15, 10:43am
It’s easier to get to 4th and short and go for it than convert third and long
molodyets
Sep 15, 12:38pm
And then you risk a turnover on downs and potential great field position or
YbeatsU
Sep 15, 1:48pm
It’s also okay to say that a different approach changes the context and severity
molodyets
Sep 15, 2:09pm
BYU has gone for it on 4th down in 10 of the 28 times this season we didn't convert 3rd down
Indy Coug
Sep 15, 9:53am
Luckily, we’re ranked #21 in 4th-down conversion %, and #2 in actual 4th down
Japan Coug
Sep 15, 9:54am
Overall, Arod had a good game last night. But he has a knack for outlying stats
cajuncoug
Sep 15, 10:02am
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