The numbers seem so minimal, so inconsequential, that it’s easy to overlook them at first.
Two seasons ago, Kentucky’s offense produced a so-called “explosive” play every seven plays on average. Last season, that number dropped to an explosive play every nine plays.
But that difference made a big difference in the offense’s success, Cats coaches said.
“For the last 10 years, you can look at drives and when you have an explosive play in a drive, there’s a high percentage chance you can score points,” co-offensive coordinator Darin Hinshaw explained.