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Originally Posted by RealSNR
I know this defense ALSO gives up a lot of points, but why the **** are basic defensive rankings based on yards and not points? I've always thought that was ****ing bullshit.
If your team doesn't give up points, isn't it doing its job? If your defense gives up 500 yards in a game to an opposing team, but they hold them at the goal line or get turnovers on each of those drives and hold them to zero points, isn't that the ****ing point of being a defense?
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This is a good example in how yards allowed can cloud ones perspective in terms of overlooking the other important things done on defense like getting turnovers and preventing points in critical situations like you said.
Stats are smoke in mirrors at times bud. They don’t tell the whole story. I think its important to pay attention to both stats and the intricacies of the game. Those are the true tell tale signs of performance.