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JWsleep · 09-15-2004, 06:15 PM

We've beat the yards per carry thing to death on another string (maybe it's the one about Portis being a product of Denver's system). Portis gets big runs: that's one of the ways you gain 1500 yards a season.

Here's a question for you stat junkies: What were his yards per carry on the last two drives, when the Bucs knew we were gonna run EVERY PLAY? He picked up some huge 1st downs there, especially that one on 3rd down right before the 2 minute warning. H scored the crucial TD early, and basically won the game by running out the clock. What more is he supposed to do?

09-15-2004, 06:15 PM	#14
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 56 Posts: 4,719	We've beat the yards per carry thing to death on another string (maybe it's the one about Portis being a product of Denver's system). Portis gets big runs: that's one of the ways you gain 1500 yards a season. Here's a question for you stat junkies: What were his yards per carry on the last two drives, when the Bucs knew we were gonna run EVERY PLAY? He picked up some huge 1st downs there, especially that one on 3rd down right before the 2 minute warning. H scored the crucial TD early, and basically won the game by running out the clock. What more is he supposed to do? __________________ Hail from Houston!