SmootSmack
10-05-2008, 11:11 PM
Take a look at our growth in three key areas-3rd down conversions, time of possession, and penalties-since week one. With the exception of a couple of hiccups, we have steadily improved in these categories. That's the sign that this team is not only good, but also only getting better.
Week 1: 3rd Down: 3/13 23%; Time of Possession: 24:17; Penalties: 7-35
Week 2: 3rd Down: 3/10 30%; Time of Possession: 34:14; Penalties: 4-26
Week 3: 3rd Down: 5/11 45%; Time of Possession: 33:05; Penalties: 7-67
Week 4: 3rd Down: 6/15 40%; Time of Possession: 38:09; Penalties: 5-30
Week 5: 3rd Down: 11/19 57%; Time of Possession: 34:45; Penalties: 3-24
53Fan
10-05-2008, 11:15 PM
We've only scratched the surface.
Sheriff Gonna Getcha
10-05-2008, 11:16 PM
Nice research Smootsmack. That's really encouraging and confirms my feelings about the team. I haven't felt this good about our team in a decade.
Extreme
10-05-2008, 11:16 PM
It's great really. To think back to opening night, and see how far we've come since then is remarkable.
skins6
10-05-2008, 11:25 PM
I Go Back To All The Two A Days Coach Zorn Held At Training Camp---this Is The Best Conditioned Team The Redskins Have Had
DirtyLandry
10-05-2008, 11:35 PM
Zorn's teachings are something that everyone should live by. Improve yourself everyday whether it's body, mind or spirit. Never be satisfied with yourself. Be humble.
The last two weeks have really been impressive with the way we've flat out punched teams in the mouth. It's classic Redskins football.
steveo395
10-06-2008, 12:41 AM
Week 2 time of possession was 34:14 and week 3 was 33:05
Ruhskins
10-06-2008, 12:46 AM
I think it's good to see that we are improving. In the next couple of weeks we are not going to be the underdogs anymore and teams are really going to come after us. Plus we are going to be playing teams that are going to be desperate for a win, so it is good to see the team improve.
hucapn
10-06-2008, 12:48 AM
I love this thread by the way. Great research. I find myself doing these types of things at four am. Anyway, we have come a long way. I was at Ashburn during training camp looking at a DISASTER of an offense and to see the players learn on the fly every Sunday is inspiring on and off the field. I'm am proud to be a fan, but now I'm proud to be a part of a team getting better as a franchise!!!!!
GO SKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!