Numbers Don't Lie

I've often referred to myself as a "numbers girl." I love numbers, they just make sense to me. I find myself focusing on numbers dealing with random things at random times. For example, how much time is actually saved by speeding.  Or, how many steps it takes me to walk down the hall at school and the difference between the right side of the hall and the left.  Or, how excited I was on Pi Day at 9:26:53 (3.1492653). Just to name a few. And, for what it's worth, you won't arrive much sooner at all, maybe a minute or two depending on how long your commute is and how much you speed. So it's not really worth it. But, I digress.


It should then come as no shock that I've always really enjoyed statistics, too. It was my favorite class in high school.  And given the recent games Michigan has played, there is an abundance of stats that can be found in every corner of the football realm.  Let's take a closer look this week at just how dominating Michigan has been these past few weeks, shall we?


We all know the most popular and basic stat: Three consecutive shutouts, two of them to ranked teams. This hasn't been done since K-State did it in 1995, that's 20 years folks. Michigan hasn't done it since 1980.


Michigan has forced 32 three-and-outs, that's more than five per game.


Michigan has outscored their opponents 97-0 over the three game stretch.


Michigan has had 41 consecutive defensive possessions without a score.


Michigan is 19-for-20, or 95% efficient, in the red zone this season.


The 96 yard opening kickoff return by Jehu Chesson was the 1st since 1992 when Tyrone Wheatley, who just so happens to be the running backs coach, did it against Houston.


Yesterday Michigan scored on offense, defense and special teams. The last time this happened was 12 years ago against Indiana.


Michigan scored 38 points yesterday on Northwestern. Before yesterday, Northwestern had given up 35 points combined to its previous five opponents.


Michigan has outscored its last five opponents 160-14.


In the last 19 quarters of play, Michigan has given up 615 yards on offense, while gaining 1939 yards themselves.


It has been 189:17 of play since Michigan last allowed a point to be scored.


Michigan hasn't trailed in a game for the past 247:03 of play.


I could go on and on, statiscians  are some of favorite people to follow on Twitter, but you get the point. We're good. We're back. We're ready. We're coming for you.




My Pick 6 favorite moments from Saturday:
1. My daughter and I beating my dad and brother at cornhole.
2. The ride down to Ann Arbor as we discussed how good it feels to be back.
3. The two meals we ate that were cooked on a charcoal grill.
4. The anticipation walking toward the stadium.
5. The following 60 minutes of near perfect football.
6. The salute to the "veteran of the day" at the stadium during the game.


Go Blue!
~Bekki