CalPolyTechnique
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That’s braindead logic; a misnomer.No, it's that you can define it however you want, so pick one. It doesn't matter which definition you use. Defeating the block in 2.5 seconds, effectively, is a win, in my book. This definition is the one I like the most: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...ushing-stats-analytics-explainer-faq-how-work
Simple questions. What's better?
1. A sack on 3rd and 20, or a pressure that causes an INT (i.e. DLaw against WAS)?
2. A player who generates 20 pressures and 0 sacks or a player who generates 1 pressure and 1 sack?
The idea that sacks are "always" better is stupid. It's also asinine to call me dumb when you don't know how to account for the fact that offensive scheme and QB play influence sack totals.
You’re trying to compare a single play scenario (sack on 3rd and 20…) to a multi-snap scenario (20 pressures a game).
Do pressures always generate a negative outcome for the offense? Yes or no.