MEMPHIS @ SMU: It is the one and only College Football PLAY OF THE YEAR!

Well folks, we're not done with this Motower character, not by a longshot.

He's come in this thread like James Comey throwing shade at Hillary Clinton. The allegation of impropriety without specifics is much more effective than actual impropriety. And what are his actual claims that this pick is not worth a POY. 

Let's look at the specifics. He claims the following:

The small edges here are home field and the better pass defense, both things which belong to SMU.

Let's examine this. Is anyone here amazed that SMU playing at home is an advantage? This is the most basic observation possible and it's already in the line. It's been in every line ever set.  And it actually works out for us. I'm FAR more likely to take this game at -3 in SMU instead of -9 @ Memphis  because the motivation for Memphis to end their season spiraling out of control is just as important home or away.

Now for SMU having a better pass defense.

Let me say simply this, SMU DOES NOT have a better pass defense:

Total Passing Yards allowed:

Memphis Ranked 1,800 yards #66

SMU Ranked 1,983 #88

Opponents Passing TD's:

Memphis - Gave up 9 TD's

SMU - Gave up 13 TD's

Total passing efficiency defense:

Memphis 112.4

SMU 116.2 (which is worse in ranking)

Memphis wins out in virtually every passing defense ranking.

Total passing first downs given up:

Memphis 85

SMU 90

YPG given up through the air:

Memphis 227.1

SMU 247.9

Maybe he means INT's so let's look at that:

Memphis 11

SMU 14

There's one problem here. NET TURNOVERS is a more reliable stat than just INT's. If you are turning the ball over more than you are taking it away, it's a problem.

Net Turnovers

Memphis +4

SMU +3

Well folks, this myth that SMU has a better pass defense is hereby proven FALSE.

Anyone else? I'll take all comers on this one.