Friday, November 03, 2006

Statistically Speaking - Navy | by Pat

Second half stops. The Irish defense has had it's ups and downs at times this season, but one quarter where the unit has shined is the 3rd quarter. Opposing offenses are averaging 6.8 points per game in the 1st quarter and 8.3 points per game in the 2nd quarter against the Irish, but that number plummets to a measly 1.9 points per quarter in the 3rd quarter. The number ticks back up again to 4.8 in the 4th, but is still lower than any of the first half numbers. It's pretty clear that whatever halftime adjustments are being made, they are working. Then again, some might wonder why it takes until halftime.

SCORE BY QUARTERS     1st  2nd  3rd  4th    Total
-------------------- --- --- --- --- ---
Notre Dame.......... 48 83 55 54 - 240
Opponents........... 54 66 15 38 - 173

All-American. John Carlson is making a serious run towards All-America status this season. Currently, Carlson is 1st in the nation among tight ends in receiving yards per game. He is also 3rd in the nation among tight ends in receptions per game. He's also quickly moving up the Irish single season records list.

Catches by a tight end - season
1 Ken MacAfee
54 1977
2 Anthony Fasano
47 2005
3 Tony Hunter
42 1982
4 John Carlson
37 2006
5 Ken MacAfee
34 1976
6 Mark Bavaro
32 1984

Receiving yards by a tight end - season
1 Ken MacAfee
797 1977
2 Anthony Fasano
576 2005
3 John Carlson
529 2006
4 Tony Hunter
507 1982
5 Ken MacAfee
483
1976
6 Dean Mastzak
428 1979
7 Mark Bavaro
395 1984
7 Anthony Fasano
367 2004
9 Ken MacAfee
333 1975
10 Pete Chryplewicz 331 1996

Season Long Running Totals. The updated full season stats totals can be found here.