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[QUOTE="TheCusian, post: 1910198, member: 2585"]
While much of what you say is true, you still refuse to acknowledge a few things.

1. Tempo = more possessions and plays = a higher % of scoring chances (There is nothing wrong with this formula, it's tried and true).

2. So even if our efficiency is only 73rd nationally (as measured by YPP), it's still more chances at scoring which is good.

3. For example: I'd rather be 73rd at YPP with 14 possessions than 73rd with 8 possessions.

Yes, that does give the opposition more possessions. And yes, that mixed with a bad defense is a formula for disaster. But you're still leaving out something...

Let's look at your basketball analogy. If you have less talent you may want to slow down the game, hold the ball, and hope you can execute on both ends of the floor (because if you don't, you're screwed. Lower margin of error.) But what if you decide it's in your best interest to run because running and trying to score before the defense is set makes scoring easier? What if you recruit to that system and get rangy, athletic, fast guys? Playing with tempo in CFB gets your more reps in practice and more plays which should help you get more efficient - but even if it doesn't - it makes scoring easier (see the Louisville game).

Now what if you marry you're running style with a defense that is abnormal and hard to prepare for (think, um... zone or a press). You recruit defenders that fit your unique scheme.

Does any of this sound familiar?
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