Our First 9 Games - By the Quarters

[What Would Jesus Do?]

We've played fewer creampuffs and more seriously good teams in our first 7 games than usual. Ranks are Pomeroy's current rankings.

Opponent	Rank	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Qs Won
Elon	165	+7	+5	-2	+4	--	3
Kansas	7	-8	-7	+6	+6	--	2
American	245	-1	+10	+16	+27	--	3
Hawaii	184	+11	-4	+5	+6	--	3
Dayton	26	+1	-19	+10	+10	--	3
Auburn	1	-4	-4	-5	0	--	0
MSU	39	-9	0	+2	+7	-3	2
Qs Won	--	3	2	5	6	0	16 (of 29)

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Of 8 first-half quarters played against tournament-level teams (Kansas, Dayton, Auburn and MSU) we won 1, lost 6 and tied 1.

Of 9 second-half quarters (counting OT as a quarter) played against these tournament-level teams we won 6, lost 2 and tied 1.

Why the huge discrepancy? Are we wearing them down? Is Hubert a brilliant halftime coach? Are we not focused when we start games? ...?

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Comparing our opponents' rankings in the first 7 games by year (not including the 2 COVID years). I usually count rankings starting with 100 as creampuffs, but have included another breakdown for those who might disagree.

Year	Top 99	100-149	150 and worse	Creampuffs
2025	4	-	3	3
2024	2	2	3	5
2023	4	-	3	3
2022	3	1	3	4
2019	2	2	3	5
2018	5	1	1	2
2017	2	1	4	5
2016	5	-	2	2

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Updated with the Alabama data.

Opponent	Rank	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Qs Won
Elon	165	+7	+5	-2	+4	--	3
Kansas	7	-8	-7	+6	+6	--	2
American	245	-1	+10	+16	+27	--	3
Hawaii	184	+11	-4	+5	+6	--	3
Dayton	26	+1	-19	+10	+10	--	3
Auburn	1	-4	-4	-5	0	--	0
MSU	39	-9	0	+2	+7	-3	2
Alabama	10	-9	0	-9	+3	--	1
Qs Won	--	3	2	5	7	0	17 (of 33)

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Updated with Ga Tech data.

Opponent	Rank	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Qs Won
Elon	165	+7	+5	-2	+4	--	3
Kansas	7	-8	-7	+6	+6	--	2
American	245	-1	+10	+16	+27	--	3
Hawaii	184	+11	-4	+5	+6	--	3
Dayton	26	+1	-19	+10	+10	--	3
Auburn	1	-4	-4	-5	0	--	0
MSU	39	-9	0	+2	+7	-3	2
Alabama	10	-9	0	-9	+3	--	1
Ga Tech	109	-6	+7	-3	+5	--	2
Qs Won	--	3	3	5	8	0	19 (of 37)

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

For comparison, undefeated Tennessee has only lost 4 quarters out of 32 this year, so far.

 

[al would]

I think you're pointing out the obvious. We're not coming out ready to play .. and we're showing little to no improvement or effort game to game.

 

[Kool1234567]

Updated with Ga Tech data.

Opponent	Rank	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Qs Won
Elon	165	+7	+5	-2	+4	--	3
Kansas	7	-8	-7	+6	+6	--	2
American	245	-1	+10	+16	+27	--	3
Hawaii	184	+11	-4	+5	+6	--	3
Dayton	26	+1	-19	+10	+10	--	3
Auburn	1	-4	-4	-5	0	--	0
MSU	39	-9	0	+2	+7	-3	2
Alabama	10	-9	0	-9	+3	--	1
Ga Tech	109	-6	+7	-3	+5	--	2
Qs Won	--	3	3	5	8	0	19 (of 37)

I know we have played some tough competition and I am hoping that pays off in the ACC…But man this is sobering to say the least…