Sentences with phrase «defensive efficiency»

... 11 had a difference of no more than 70 spots between their offensive and defensive rankings and ranked at least 12th in defensive efficiency.

They utilize good special teams and extreme defensive efficiency to create massive field position advantages.

12 out of these 15 champions finished with their offensive and defensive efficiencies inside the top 14 in the nation.

... 17 had a difference of no more than 50 spots between their offensive and defensive efficiency rankings.

Tennessee is No. 7 overall in Ken Pomeroy's rankings, it ranks fifth in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency, and it entered Tuesday's game scoring a terrific 1.16 points per possession in conference contests.

However, FDU has bar none the worst defensive efficiency in this tournament allowing 114.1, ranking a rancid 335 in the nation.

The Hurricanes rank 75th in per - play defensive efficiency but are a much healthier 30th in drive efficiency.

Tied for fourth in defensive efficiency last year, this team may be the best defensive team in baseball this year, helping the run prevention improvement.

He gets a veritable dream matchup against the Nets, who run the sixth - fastest pace and sport a bottom - third defensive efficiency.

It's defensive efficiency soared into the top - 10 of the country, using Carter to defend the backline and leveraging everyone else's length and athleticism to close out on shooters.

Only the Lakers have a worse defensive efficiency since the All - Star break.

They are a team who maybe play a bit deeper than Tottenham because they have a strong defensive efficiency.

Last year the Mets were the worst team in baseball by defensive efficiency -LRB-.667) and the worst team on batting average on balls in play -LRB-.322) while allowing more runs (863) than any team in franchise history except the infamous 1962 Mets.

Clemson's had offensive line issues the Noles might be able to take advantage of, and the Tigers» willingness to sacrifice the occasional big play for defensive efficiency could result in Cook roaming free.

The Cavs, meanwhile, have allowed the highest DraftKings Plus / Minus (+5) and Consistency (67 %) to small forwards this year, and rank 27th in defensive efficiency at the position.

«When looking at the raw numbers, you have two top 5 offenses in terms of efficiency and two of the lower - tiered teams regarding defensive efficiency,» elaborated Cooley.

That excellence shines through on a down - to - down basis (second in S&P + defensive efficiency) because they are very disruptive with tackles for losses, forced fumbles and passes defensed (first in S&P + Havoc rate), so opponents have not been able to string together methodical touchdown drives.

That's a Georgetown team ranking in the top 15 in the country in both offensive and defensive efficiency according to Lacrosse Reference, and Marquette ground them to dust with a sub-50 ranked offense (and there's only 71 Division 1 teams) and a # 36 defense according to LR again.

Minnesota is top 10 in offensive and defensive efficiency while Cincy ranks 21st in offensive and 19th in defensive DVOA.

The Hoos are tops in the NCAA in defensive efficiency allowing just 55.6 points per game.

The net rating of +10.8 is obviously good, but it could regress against good competition like the Raptors, who rank third in defensive efficiency on the year.

Plus, despite extreme defensive efficiency, special teams has led to Clemson ranking just 68th in field position margin.

The No. 12 seed Aggies» tough D (they rank sixth in the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency) just might be enough to get them past No. 5 seed Kansas State in Tucson.

The Ramblers rank top - 25 in the country in defensive efficiency, hit 40 percent of their threes as a team and have a legit star at point guard in Missouri Valley Player of the Year (and former Iowa State recruit) Clayton Custer.

The Bruins have over $ 21 million in cap space, but Stamkos seems like a poor fit considering the team's defensive efficiencies and a lineup that already features one of the league's best one - two center duos in David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron.

Milwaukee has fallen from No. 2 to No. 22 in defensive efficiency, and Poeltl could help correct that.

All the last champions have been really go very balanced teams top 10 - 15 in offense and defense I know Nova gets it's praise for it O but they were also ranked 11th in defensive efficiency.

The Spartans are the only team in the country ranked in the top 10 in offensive and defensive efficiency, per KenPom.

Not many people were thinking playoffs, but with Jefferson as the team's offensive focal point and Clifford's defensive system in place, Charlotte improve from dead last in defensive efficiency to a remarkable fifth.

We haven't even mentioned West Virginia yet, a legitimate top - 10 team that currently ranks in the top 20 of both offensive and defensive efficiency.

They're fourth in the league in defensive efficiency — their ability to turn balls in play into outs.

You would think that lead would be safe given the Bearcats finished No. 2 in defensive efficiency this season.

The Red Raiders are a top - five team in defensive efficiency, and they're proving it in the tournament.

Duke's defense was a major question mark for most of the year, but a switch to a full - time zone now has Coach K's team ranked in the top - 10 of defensive efficiency.

The Wolverines are up to No. 3 in defensive efficiency in KenPom's season - long rankings.

They were in the top 30 in defensive efficiency, even when adjusted for opponent.

Field position stems from a combination of offensive and defensive efficiency, turnovers and special teams.

Gonzaga ranks first in adjusted defensive efficiency (points allowed per 100 possessions) while South Carolina ranks second, which helps explain this one - sided public betting.

They rank No. 24 in defensive efficiency this season but just No. 67 in offensive efficiency.

The Bulldogs have posted the nation's third - best ATS record this season and rank first in adjusted defensive efficiency, but that hasn't stopped bettors from doubting Mark Few's squad.

Wichita State finished sixth in points allowed per possession during AAC play and 111th overall in Pomeroy's adjusted defensive efficiency.

However, the Buffs rank sixth in the nation in defensive efficiency and haven't allowed a player to rush for more than 120 yards in a game this season.

First team in a 30 - team league to finish last in both offensive & defensive efficiency in an 82 - game season.