More proof that Mora > Sark

[priapism]

http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/63078/stat-attack-some-week-6-pac-12-numbers-2

Penalty yards per game

96. Oregon State, 60.2 yards per game.
100. USC, 61.2
111. Oregon, 69.4
115. California, 72.2
121. UCLA, 89.25
123. Washington, 91.8

Note: Some coaches don't fret penalties -- Chip Kelly would shrug over these numbers. But it is notable that six Pac-12 teams are among the nation's most penalized teams. Are the teams the problem? Or the officiating?

 

[TierbsHsotBoobs]

If you run more plays, you'll have more penalties.

 

[TTJ]

I'd have had an easier time accepting the "officiating" explanation before I saw the Illinois game.

 

[dnc]

I'd have had an easier time accepting the "officiating" explanation before I saw the Idaho State game.

 

[CuntWaffle]

UCLA actually averages more penalties than us a game but they are so close in both categories it is moot.

I accept that with this new offense that there will be some penalties but Sark needs to get that number down closer to Oregon.

 

[alumni94]

I'm too lazy...can someone figure out penalties per a play? Maybe that would be a more realistic stat for not only Washington, but much of the Pac-12.

 

[PurpleJ]

Why are we ranked lower than teams with less yards per game? Doesn't make sense.