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Originally posted by Corndog
Weird, three of the top five teams are rushing teams.
maybe MEM and LogZilla's rushing defenses are just really fucking good.

Originally posted by Kayoh
maybe MEM and LogZilla's rushing defenses are just really fucking good.

Maybe a rushing offense contributes to cutting down on the time the opponent has the ball?

At least that's probably part of what MEM's defense has going for it.

No idea about LogZilla, but they don't seem to be having the greatest season so far.

Originally posted by Corndog
Weird, three of the top five teams are rushing teams.

Think you missed the mark on that one. 2 in the top 40 or whatever. But that is neat you used teams that pass.

If you're making the argument that "run every single and down" isn't the optimal offensive strategy, my response would be "working as intended".

Originally posted by Corndog
If you're making the argument that "run every single and down" isn't the optimal offensive strategy, my response would be "working as intended".

Same opinion on passing?

Originally posted by Corndog
If you're making the argument that "run every single and down" isn't the optimal offensive strategy, my response would be "working as intended".
If you're making the argument that "pass every single down" is the optimal strategy, my response would be "you're right, but it shouldn't be".

Originally posted by Kayoh
If you're making the argument that "pass every single down" is the optimal strategy, my response would be "you're right, but it shouldn't be".

Never said the game was flawless.

Originally posted by Corndog
Never said the game was flawless.

lol, so you completely ignore the problems. But hey, as long as you are pleased with the current state of the game its all ok I guess. I know why I dont invest money in this game anymore...

Originally posted by Corndog
Weird, three of the top five teams are rushing teams.

To be fair two of the three are run by me meaning they will naturally share pretty similar results. Also i can say both have rediculous defenses that i believe contribute more than my offenses.

Originally posted by peeti
lol, so you completely ignore the problems. But hey, as long as you are pleased with the current state of the game its all ok I guess. I know why I dont invest money in this game anymore...

peeti man, I love your spunky attitude but I have no idea what you're talking about.

Originally posted by Corndog
peeti man, I love your spunky attitude but I have no idea what you're talking about.

bullying you as usual. in this case your opinion that rushing is "balanced" at the moment. but as long as you think it is everything should be fine

http://www.peetitreats.com

Those should calm ya down.

Originally posted by Kayoh
maybe MEM and LogZilla's rushing defenses are just really fucking good.

Originally posted by Corndog
At least that's probably part of what MEM's defense has going for it.

No idea about LogZilla, but they don't seem to be having the greatest season so far.

LogZilla

S11 Vet
Record vs. 70%+ Run: 9-0
Record vs. 70%+ Pass: 8-5

S12 Vet
Record vs. 70%+ Run: 3-1
Record vs. 70%+ Pass: 3-2

More teams have embraced a Pass heavy Offense, particularly teams that hang in the Top 20 of the Ladder. As such the Meta has morphed. LogZilla was built as a Run-stop D and Pass O when most other teams were Running heavy. LogZilla was contra-Meta. Now LZ is on-Meta.

Pretty much explains it.

Originally posted by Kayoh

If you're making the argument that "pass every single down" is the optimal strategy, my response would be "you're right, but it shouldn't be".

Originally posted by Corndog
Never said the game was flawless.

Originally posted by peeti
lol, so you completely ignore the problems. But hey, as long as you are pleased with the current state of the game its all ok I guess. I know why I dont invest money in this game anymore...

Doesn't sound like he's ignoring it. Sounds to me like he hasn't fixed it yet. Thus, get ready for the S13 Pass nerf.

Some additional info since LZ Boys have had a consistent roster and tactics during the last few seasons.

Here is Defensive Data:

Seasoned S8 37% Run 4.8ypa 63% Pass 6.4ypa
Journeyman S9 34% Run 4.2ypa 66% Pass 5.7ypa
Pro S10 35% Run 3.7ypa 65% Pass 5.8ypa
Vet S11 34% Run 3.6 ypa 66% Pass 5.9ypa
Vet S12 29% Run 4.2 ypa 71% Pass 5.9ypa

Run% has dropped from 37% to 29% of plays from opposing teams over 5 seasons; a 21% decline in rushing plays called. With the exception of the S12 uptick (which may be due to a smaller sample size), rushing ypa against went down each season. Thus leading to less called rushing plays in the future.