Throughout my years as a fan of Hokie football, one common theory I've heard is that we should run the ball more; that rushing equals wins. I decided to see if the numbers back that theory up., looking at play calls through three quarters a game, for the last four years.
Why did I choose those parameters? It is well established that given a fourth quarter lead, CFB goes conservative and tries to kill the clock. Conversely, given a deficit, we throw more. Finally, four years gives us two years of Lefty, and two of the previous regime.
The Numbers:
Run>Pass: 19-12 (.613)
Pass>Run: 12-7 (.632)
Balance: 2-1 (.667)
20-24 carries: 5-8 (.385)
25-29 carries: 15-6 (.714)
30+ carries: 11-5 (.687)
20-24 passes: 13-9 (.591)
25-29 passes: 10-3 (.769)
30+ passes: 4-5 (.444)
According to these numbers, our best chances of winning occur when we have 25-29 carries AND passes balanced, and if we were to have a higher number either way, we should prefer the higher number be in pass attempts.
Superlatives:
Most Rushes in Win: 40 vs LOLUVA, 2012
Most Rushes in Loss: 41 vs Miami, 2012
Most Passes in Win: 33 vs BC, 2011
Most Passes in Loss: 35(tie) 2011 ACCCG vs Clemson, vs UNC, 2012
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