The Hokies have only 50 yards of offense so far (rushing and passing), but lead Clemson 24-3 in the 2nd quarter based on three touchdown returns (32-yard interception return by D.J. Parker, 82-yard punt return by Eddie Royal, and a 100+ yard kickoff return by Victor Harris). Another touchdown return was called back due to a penalty. According to my yardage analyses, Clemson should be dominating this game, and in total rushing and passing yards they're ahead by a 2-to-1 margin. But since this analysis doesn't take into account return yards or special teams play, it can't encompass Beamer Ball, Virginia Tech's special teams prowess (nor Clemson's return coverage ineptitude). This is the main reason I don't think it will have as much predictive value as the Points Power Rating, which takes into account any way in which a team scores. Most of the time, rushing and passing yards tell the story of the game, but there are many exceptions, like this game.
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