The Colorado Buffaloes and their remarkable quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, have been making waves this season, dominating the headlines.
However, an anonymous assistant coach from the Pac-12 conference suggests that Sanders’ statistics may not be as impressive as they seem.
According to the coach, “I believe they are striving to boost Shedeur’s stats. He tends to hold onto the ball for an extended period, possibly to avoid negatively impacting his completion percentage by taking sacks.”
However, it is essential to examine the statistics themselves before drawing any conclusions.
So far this season, Sanders, the son of Coach Deion Sanders, has completed an impressive 74.8% of his passes, throwing 15 touchdown passes with only two interceptions.
This completion percentage ranks him eighth in college football, along with the 1,800 passing yards he has accumulated thus far, making him a formidable force.
Comparatively, he has made 214 passing attempts, placing him fifth in the country.
However, Sanders does face a challenge.
Throughout five games, he has been sacked a staggering 25 times.
The assistant coach observes, “He has modified his playing style compared to earlier in the season. Previously, he exhibited a willingness to step up and escape through the B-gaps. Currently, he tends to retreat more.”
For coaches, analyzing a specific player’s performance and stats before a game is a routine process.
However, publicly addressing a potential issue like intentionally taking a sack and risking injury raises serious concerns.
The considerable number of sacks endured may be attributed, at least in part, to the challenging nature of the Buffaloes’ schedule.
After initial victories against TCU, Nebraska, and Colorado State, their momentum was halted by a devastating loss to No. 8 Oregon and a close defeat to No. 9 USC.
Despite the setback, Sanders’ strong performance at the beginning of the season sparked discussions about his potential candidacy for the Heisman Trophy. A win against Arizona State on Saturday would significantly boost both his and the team’s confidence and prospects.
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