Good question!
I think coach Rip asked a legitimate question. I think Geno gave a great answer. To me, it's about having fun...and fun to me is opening up the "O" and having the game resemble real football as much as possible. I don't mind losing 28-14 or 14-7 as long as I have fun playing (don't get me wrong, I plan on winning just as soon as I get the hang of a few things). Some of the vets out there don't want to change things much and I would say that's ok too...as long as all involved are enjoying themselves. I've returned to this hobby because of the fun I had many years ago. Knowing how I am, and I'm just speaking about ME, if I'm not enjoying it I'll put it down and move on to something else. I know kids are the same way. Innovative play (and rules), along with enough offense will help keep it fun for me. As far as worrying about offenses running away with things, I posted a few weeks ago how my new pass simulation sticks have opened the game up for me. I'm still enjoying having incorporated this style of play with the TTQB (and soon...the TDQ) BUT I have already adapted on the defensive side of the ball and the game is that much more enjoyable. Wide open offense...strategy on defense and da kid is happy.
Oh yeah...a big board goes a long way in opening things up too.
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