Turnovers

[UNI83]

What a difference a year can make.

Last year the offense was very young, and it showed early in the season with all of the TO's last year.

Last year through the first two games UNI was -5 in the TO ratio, 6 TO's to 1 take away, and finished the year -2 in turnovers (24 to 22)

This year, however, UNI is +7 through the first two games. 8 takeaways (6 picks and two fumble recoveries) to just one TO (lost fumble).

If the defense can keep forcing those kinds of TO's and the offense continues to hold on to the ball very good things will happen.

[JayJ79]

Re: Turnovers

I consider that to be just 0.5 of a turnover, as it was the result of a desperation trick play as time was running out. Essentially the same as a hail mary resulting in an INT.

Of course, the official stats don't make that sort of distinction.

(conversely, some of our fumbles near the goal line, or pick-6's last season should have counted as at least 1.5 turnovers each)

[FOTY]

Re: Turnovers

I have been thinking about the same stats and how great they have been doing. However, I decided to stay away from saying anything for fear of jinxing the team....

[UNI Fight]

Re: Turnovers

I have been thinking about the same stats and how great they have been doing. However, I decided to stay away from saying anything for fear of jinxing the team....

Don't worry he'll take care of any jinxes

[1988]

Re: Turnovers

Don't worry he'll take care of any jinxes

Isn't that Boothby?

[UNI Fight]

Re: Turnovers

Isn't that Boothby?

Boothby should paint his face like that for gameday vs. SIU...not that opposing teams need any more reason to fear him...but it can't hurt!

Things to be thankful for: After watching my beloved Denver Broncos get a punt blocked, Knowshon lose a fumble and Kyle Orton grip the football like a bar of soap my anger was quickly quelled when I sat back and remembered my beloved UNI Panthers are plus 7 in turnovers through 2 games vs. 2 tough opponents. While the Broncos may bring me limited amounts of joy this year I'm glad I have the Panthers holding up their end of things!

*I'll be in Denver for the game this Sunday vs. the Bengals. I picked this game as my one game a year in Denver b/c Cincy was around dead last in the pre-season power rankings and I figured I wanted to see a win...haha we'll see about that.

[Mountain Panther]

Re: Turnovers

*I'll be in Denver for the game this Sunday vs. the Bengals. I picked this game as my one game a year in Denver b/c Cincy was around dead last in the pre-season power rankings and I figured I wanted to see a win...haha we'll see about that.

So will I. PM me if you want to meet up at the tailgate.

[95UNIGRAD]

Re: Turnovers

After watching the first 2-3 games last year, I wanted to cover my eyes. This year looks completely different, and it gives me some hope. If we can keep turnovers to a minimum (especially inside the 20), the sky's the limit for this team.