DT #471 Winning Ugly - Success is Knowing Who You Are

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Winning Ugly</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode Dennis talks about how we measure success and why being flashy may not always yield the best results. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2023/10/9/23909374/iowa-hawkeye-offense-passing-game-one-of-a-kind-in-worst-way-possible-brian-ferentz-deacon-hill-bhgp"> <strong>Iowa Football Statistics</strong></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Iowa's offense is currently ranked 133 of 133 in the FBS. Through 7 games, they have 13 total offensive TDs and have punted the ball 47 times. They average less than 250 total yards per game.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Despite this, they have a top 10 scoring defense and are sitting comfortably atop the Big 10 West at 6-1.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">To have his contract extended beyond June 30, 2024, Ferentz, the son of Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, needs his offense to average 25 points over 13 games this season, and the team must win seven games.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">And the "Drive to 325" was born.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Six of the top 10 highest-scoring teams (USC, Oregon, Washington, Oklahoma, LSU, Florida State) are averaging double what Iowa scores on average. The Trojans' offense, which has the highest points-per-game average in college football at 51.8</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Iowa ranks 118th or lower, out of 133 FBS teams, in the following eight categories:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Red zone touchdown rate: 118</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Points per drive: 119</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Three-and-out rate: 127</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yards-per-play: 128</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yards-per-game: 130</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yards-per-game: 132</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yards-per-drive: 132</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Success rate average: 132 128th in rushing, 131st in passing)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Hawkeyes rank dead last in yards per game, averaging 249.2.