"Truths" & "Myths" cont.

Yesterday I addressed the question of Jefferson's efficiency during the 2009 season. There were some legitimate observations posted on the comments that got me thinking. Given Jefferson's solid numbers, why wasn't he more effective? I looked at more 2009 stats, specifically, the TOTAL plays from the SEC's top QB's and came away with some interesting numbers. Again, only conference games are referenced.

Player	School	Plays	Yards/Play
Jefferson	LSU	293	5.3
Tebow	Florida	360	6.0
McElroy	Alabama	266	6.7
Mallet	Arkansas	316	6.8
Todd	Auburn	227	5.3
Cox	Georgia	239	7.4
Garcia	South Carolina	380	5.7

(All stats courtesy of cfbstats.com)

In all fairness to his detractors, when the sacks and rushing attempts are factored in, Jefferson's yards per play average is relatively poor compared to the other top SEC quarterbacks. For LSU to thrive, he must be more productive with the ball in his hands in 2010.

Thanks for reading and the feedback.