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[QUOTE="RandomGuy, post: 2620412, member: 6422"]
Ok.

Choices that benefit defense: Play the field position game.  Try to win TOP with a heavy run game.

When in doubt, punt:. Field position game. Not trusting offense to get a first down, and not willing to give up yards, if they don't.

Embrace rock fights: Hard nosed football , instead of finesse.

Kill clock, Save your best chance for later:  Either taking a knee with 1:30 in the half, or not going for it on 4th and x.  Poor 2 minute offense. Every run team kills clock.

What I'm getting is run heavy(I assume you mean power run) teams that play the field position game. Like Alabama and Georgia.

If you prefer a high powered, uptempo offense, that takes chances? Cool.  High power takes talent.  It almost always involves more passing. Did you know that BC ran 87 plays a game(same as our average), for their fist 4 games? (17.7 points in those games).  65% of colleges run more, than pass, because it gives them a better chance, based on their talent level.  That almost always involves the field position game.

Most NFL coaches go for it, 4th and 2, at the 40.  Most don't when it's 4th and 3.

The mentality is rooted in the run game.(and base football principles)  When they have the talent, and do it well, we call them the National Champions.  When they have less talent, and don't do it as well, we call them Meatheads.
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