The Rossi effect
Gophers football benefits from the Joe Rossi Effect
August 24, 2019 at 9:20PM
How the Gophers fared before and after Joe Rossi ascended to the defensive coordinator position:
First nine games of 2018 under Robb Smith: 4-5 record. Allowed an average of 31.8 points and 423.9 yards of total offense per game. Opponents converted 42% of third downs and 80% of fourth downs.
Final four games of 2018 under Rossi: 3-1 record. Allowed an average of 14.75 points and 300 yards of total offense per game. Opponents converted 24% of third downs and 50% of fourth downs.
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