Buttermaker
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Checking out the ESPN.com preview of the Clemson game, I see that Pendergrass now has more carries this season than Harris. Not completely surprising I guess in light of the past 3 games.
Pendergrass averages 3.9 yards per carry to Harris' 4.3 ypc. Think about the number of long runs Harris had this year, particularly against FSU, and how few Pendergrass has had. That suggests to me that, throwing out all runs for each over 20 yards, Pendergrass has a better average per carry than Harris. Yes, he lacks the "home run" threat of Harris, but perhaps he is better between the tackles. Not a new debate, but maybe supported by the stats. For what it's worth. And for the record, I am a big fan of both players.
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=313160228
Pendergrass averages 3.9 yards per carry to Harris' 4.3 ypc. Think about the number of long runs Harris had this year, particularly against FSU, and how few Pendergrass has had. That suggests to me that, throwing out all runs for each over 20 yards, Pendergrass has a better average per carry than Harris. Yes, he lacks the "home run" threat of Harris, but perhaps he is better between the tackles. Not a new debate, but maybe supported by the stats. For what it's worth. And for the record, I am a big fan of both players.
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=313160228