Important Stat: Turnover Differential

44Champs · 10-12-2011, 03:11 PM

The Turnover Differential stat has been a strong indicator of whether or not a team is on track to become a SB champion.

Of the last 15 Superbowl winners:
- 13 were ranked in the Top 10 in T.O. Differential
- 8 were ranked in the Top 5
- Only one team (Giants) had a negative differential and were ranked 26th.

2010 Packers +10 / 4th
2009 Saints +11 / 3rd
2008 Steelers +4 / 11th
2007 Giants -9 / 26th
2006 Colts +7 / 6th
2005 Steelers +7 / 9th
2004 Patriots +9 / 8th
2003 Patriots +17 / 2nd
2002 Buc +17 / 1st
2001 Patriots +7 / 9th
2000 Ravens +23 / 1st
1999 Rams +5 / 9th
1998 Broncos +10 / 5th
1997 Broncos +10 / 4th
1996 Pakcers +15 / 2nd

In 2009, we had a TO differential of +11, were ranked 3rd overall and won the SB.

Last year, we had a TO diff of -6, ranked 23rd and lost in the 1st round as a wildcard.

This year, we're at -3, again ranked 23rd.
Thankfully, we have a great offense that keeps us competitive in every game we play, but I think our D has to really step up with some takeaways to take some pressure off the O if we're to make a real run at the SB.

AlaskaSaints · 10-12-2011, 03:19 PM

GET A JOB, 44CHAMPS! :laughing:

But thanks for that cool stat!

Alaska

strato · 10-12-2011, 03:21 PM

Sharper= Championship!

44Champs · 10-12-2011, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

GET A JOB, 44CHAMPS! :laughing:

But thanks for that cool stat!

Alaska

Since I own the company, I have to hide in my office so none of my employees see me goofing of with this

Cruize · 10-12-2011, 03:24 PM

2007 Giants -9. Amazing.

saintfan · 10-12-2011, 03:57 PM

I've counted. Our DB's have had their hands on and subsequently dropped 39 potential interceptions this year.

That's right. 39. Don't argue with me. 39. lmfao

Cruize · 10-12-2011, 05:34 PM

The DB's should use some stick 'em and just take the ball with them. LOL.

Euphoria · 10-12-2011, 05:43 PM

Sorry I don't believe our DB's have even been close to the ball that many times let along had their hands on it to qualify as a 'should have had an INT'.

homerj07 · 10-13-2011, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I've counted. Our DB's have had their hands on and subsequently dropped 39 potential interceptions this year.

That's right. 39. Don't argue with me. 39. lmfao

Fuk You - its at least 50....

(kidding!)

FireVenturi · 10-13-2011, 11:03 PM

We are making up for the lack of takeaways because of our amazing 3rd down rate on offense. We have to start taking it away, that won't last forever.

10-12-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Important Stat: Turnover Differential The Turnover Differential stat has been a strong indicator of whether or not a team is on track to become a SB champion. Of the last 15 Superbowl winners: - 13 were ranked in the Top 10 in T.O. Differential - 8 were ranked in the Top 5 - Only one team (Giants) had a negative differential and were ranked 26th. 2010 Packers +10 / 4th 2009 Saints +11 / 3rd 2008 Steelers +4 / 11th 2007 Giants -9 / 26th 2006 Colts +7 / 6th 2005 Steelers +7 / 9th 2004 Patriots +9 / 8th 2003 Patriots +17 / 2nd 2002 Buc +17 / 1st 2001 Patriots +7 / 9th 2000 Ravens +23 / 1st 1999 Rams +5 / 9th 1998 Broncos +10 / 5th 1997 Broncos +10 / 4th 1996 Pakcers +15 / 2nd In 2009, we had a TO differential of +11, were ranked 3rd overall and won the SB. Last year, we had a TO diff of -6, ranked 23rd and lost in the 1st round as a wildcard. This year, we're at -3, again ranked 23rd. Thankfully, we have a great offense that keeps us competitive in every game we play, but I think our D has to really step up with some takeaways to take some pressure off the O if we're to make a real run at the SB.
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10-12-2011, 03:19 PM	#2
AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	GET A JOB, 44CHAMPS! :laughing: But thanks for that cool stat! Alaska 44Champs likes this.

10-12-2011, 03:22 PM	#4
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints GET A JOB, 44CHAMPS! :laughing: But thanks for that cool stat! Alaska Since I own the company, I have to hide in my office so none of my employees see me goofing of with this
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10-12-2011, 03:24 PM	#5
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	2007 Giants -9. Amazing.
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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	The DB's should use some stick 'em and just take the ball with them. LOL.
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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	I've counted. Our DB's have had their hands on and subsequently dropped 39 potential interceptions this year. That's right. 39. Don't argue with me. 39. lmfao

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Sorry I don't believe our DB's have even been close to the ball that many times let along had their hands on it to qualify as a 'should have had an INT'.

10-13-2011, 10:58 PM	#9
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Originally Posted by saintfan I've counted. Our DB's have had their hands on and subsequently dropped 39 potential interceptions this year. That's right. 39. Don't argue with me. 39. lmfao Fuk You - its at least 50.... (kidding!)

10-13-2011, 11:03 PM	#10
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	We are making up for the lack of takeaways because of our amazing 3rd down rate on offense. We have to start taking it away, that won't last forever.

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