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Originally posted by Absolut Zero
I don't get it? I mean, Tachyon is averaging only 0.2 ypc less than last season, and Flip is averaging only 0.6 less.

It doesn't seem like that'd matter that much when both backs are still 7+, but apparently it does.



Look at those averages in their 4 losses and you will see a different story.

Originally posted by jfbueno
While I agree running could use a little bit of a buff MEM is the only undefeated team left so it's not like running is dead.

you guys also only beat GA because of passing.

Originally posted by Absolut Zero
I don't get it? I mean, Tachyon is averaging only 0.2 ypc less than last season, and Flip is averaging only 0.6 less.

It doesn't seem like that'd matter that much when both backs are still 7+, but apparently it does.
it's not "running is impossible" so much as it's "running against competent defensive teams is impossible". You just flat out can't shut down a passing game the same way you can with the running game.

Am I out of the loop? I thought the new cut upfield changes improved things? FSM's rushing attack is (so far) definitely better than last season.

Originally posted by Kayoh

it's not "running is impossible" so much as it's "running against competent defensive teams is impossible". You just flat out can't shut down a passing game the same way you can with the running game.

One issue, and I seriously doubt it's the only or even main issue, is Defensive Builds.

I find it much easier to build anti-run defenders than anti-pass. Of course the builds could look strong/weak because of sim issues.

At this point, it would be nice to know if Pass D builds could be significantly improved or if it's just sim logic.

Originally posted by Rob.
Look at those averages in their 4 losses and you will see a different story.

Hmm, let's see.

Hub: 2.4
Southside: 6.6
MEM: 5.9
Logzilla: 7.7

The Hub game looks like an outlier.

Originally posted by Xars
One issue, and I seriously doubt it's the only or even main issue, is Defensive Builds.

I find it much easier to build anti-run defenders than anti-pass. Of course the builds could look strong/weak because of sim issues.

At this point, it would be nice to know if Pass D builds could be significantly improved or if it's just sim logic.


HAHA is endeavoring to find out. Very curious how well we do when we hit Vet. The Pass D builds will be pretty different from what FSM has. Actually, now that I think about it, both the Pass and Run D builds will be wildly different.

Originally posted by Absolut Zero
Hmm, let's see.

Hub: 2.4
Southside: 6.6
MEM: 5.9
Logzilla: 7.7

The Hub game looks like an outlier.

You are correct. I was mixing them up with GA against MEM.

I wonder if the cut inside changes are still too new for pure rushing teams to figure out a sweet spot for tactics?

Originally posted by Absolut Zero
Hmm, let's see.

Hub: 2.4
Southside: 6.6
MEM: 5.9
Logzilla: 7.7

The Hub game looks like an outlier.

Yeah I was very surprised I gave up 7.7 ypc with my D. But I did.

Originally posted by Absolut Zero
I wonder if the cut inside changes are still too new for pure rushing teams to figure out a sweet spot for tactics?

Man I love the new inside cut. It's great for quick power backs like Jabba.

Woh, nobody else seems to be within 8% of him for completion rate:
http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/player/113737

His skills aren't that high either.

Originally posted by Absolut Zero
Woh, nobody else seems to be within 8% of him for completion rate:
http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/player/113737

further proof that QB build doesn't mean jack shit, it's literally all about surrounding cast + playcalling.

Originally posted by Absolut Zero
Woh, nobody else seems to be within 8% of him for completion rate:
http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/player/113737

Took me 3 seconds to look at the hof and see saul at 63%
Bullet bait is at 64%