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[QUOTE="TheCusian, post: 2732242, member: 2585"]
I'm not sure I see the proof.

If a team plays slow and grinds down a defense, they will play less plays throughout the game. If a team plays fast they will have forced the defense to defend more possessions, which typically means more plays per game. Our plays per game have increased since Babers has taken over.

There is no discernible benefit to either the offense or defense by playing more snaps - both get tired equally. Unless one side trains and practices to take advantage of this. Offensive efficiency late in a game where the opposing defense is gassed is more potent, if you can pull it off. ([URL='https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2018/8/9/17662152/college-football-offense-elements-basics']The five elements of the optimal college football offense[/URL])

From that same article:

The advantage always goes to the more efficient team. But playing more snaps is better for the more efficient team - it levels out the randomness. And as I said above - if you plan, train and practice to take advantage of the opposing defenses decrease in efficiency in the 4th Q - your advantage is that much greater.

Also, playing slow to rest your defense is a myth: [URL='https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2018/defense-and-rest-time']Defense and Rest Time | Football Outsiders[/URL]
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