Tyrod Taylor Vs Jaybo Shaw

Rushing:

Tyrod Taylor rushed for 738 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging five yards per attempt and 21 yards per quarter, which yields about four rush attempts per quarter.

Jaybo Shaw rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns, averaging three yards per attempt and 17 yards per quarter which yields about six rush attempts per quarter.

First off, we can note that Jaybo attempted to run the ball slightly more often than Tyrod. Again, this reflects Georgia Tech’s offense; the quarterback keeps the ball more often.

Next, we can see that once again Tyrod’s additional play time contributed toward much higher rush yards on the season, but also again Jaybo seemed to capitalize on his rush yards more efficiently.

Tyrod averaged a rushing touchdown every 105 rushing yards gained or every 253 total yards gained or every 5.1 quarters.

Jaybo averaged a rushing touchdown every 67 rushing yards gained or every 173 total yards gained or every 4 quarters.

Rushing is too close to call. While Tyrod averaged more rush yards per carry and more rush yards per quarter, Jaybo was better at converting his yards into points on the scoreboard; after all, points win games, not yards.

Total Offense:

Tyrod Taylor

1,774 total yards (49 total yards per quarter)

9 touchdowns (averaged a touchdown every 4 quarters played)

7 interceptions (averaged an interception every 5.1 quarters played)

On average Tyrod scored a touchdown every time he moved the ball 197 yards by either passing or rushing.

Jaybo Shaw

521 total yards (43 total yards per quarter)

5 touchdowns (averaged a touchdown every 2.4 quarters played)

1 interception (averaged an interception every 12 quarters played)

On average Jaybo scored a touchdown every time he moved the ball 104 yards by either passing or rushing.

So Tyrod was able to gain six more yards per quarter than Jaybo but it took him an additional 93 yards between touchdowns. In every other category Jaybo has the edge so while Tyrod did gain more yards and scores than Jaybo last season this seems to be simply due to the additional play time he received.

Total offense goes to Jaybo Shaw.

Summary:

In summary, Jaybo appears to be a better passer and a more efficient quarterback at converting yards into points. Tyrod likely gets the edge in rushing, but in Georgia Tech’s run-heavy offense Jaybo doesn’t lag too far behind.

Does this mean Frank Beamer would trade Tyrod Taylor for Georgia Tech’s backup quarterback Jaybo Shaw if he could?

Certainly not, after all Tyrod is the face of Virginia Tech right now, and much of the hopes and dreams (and consequently pressure) of VT fans ride on his shoulders.

But for a Georgia Tech fan, looking over these numbers sure does make you sleep well at night. Oh, and did I mention Ju-Ju Clayton has no college experience?

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