Preps

Football: Take Two

It's an age-old question (actually, it's only a year old) being posed throughout the county: Through five games, how does Plant's 2007 offense behind quarterback Aaron Murray stack up to the '06 version led by Florida Mr. Football Robert Marve? We offer a statistical comparison, with some comments from those familiar with both.

By JOEY KNIGHT
Published October 12, 2007

2006

40.2 Pts/gmae
293.2 Pass yds/gm
196.6 Rush yds/gm
17.7 Yds per catch
9.7 Yds per run
72 1st downs
5-0 Record

2007

35.2 Pts/gmae
300.6 Pass yds/gm
154.2 Rush yds/gm
18.8 Yds per catch
7.7 Yds per run
82 1st downs
4-1 Record

Cornelius Gallon, receiver

"I think we're probably like a step behind from last year. But we're gaining at the same rate as we were last year. We're doing pretty good."

Derek Winter, receiver

"Obviously it's the same offense. So there are a lot of similarities. But ... I think we've opened it up more. A lot more receivers are getting more balls."

Joey Knight, Times staff writer

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