Opening up the offensive game

[Coach Rip]

I think some guys think that if the rules were changed to give the “O” a better chance to score, they may,…………… in turn,…………. have a better chance to win.

I think many rule sets are already biased toward the “O”, especially anything that employs the TTQB- Stop n Pop.

Over the years I have played under different formats, and
Raiderman and I have looked at many things for the Harrisburg BuzzBall Leagues.

This year, our college league has gone to FOB for Running Plays, Running backs ONLY. Since we had a few new guys in the pro season, many of them thought if they had a chance to establish a running game, they would increase their chances of winning with FOB.

I think if new guys want to have a better chance at winning, one way that helps is actually practicing and working with your team. ( read: Learn to use the TTQB and READ the rules)

I know going into BuzzFest who the favorites and dark horses are just by the emails I get for rules questions……………. These are the guys that are looking to see what they can do and what they can’t do, and already laying out strategies for victory………..

Another way of having better chances of winning is just that, ……..is add methods of chance, like spinners, draw cards, and dice….. but, many guys want/like to get full credit for their wins/championships…. But that’s another debate all together……..

If current scores are 14 – 7,………………. just by employing more “O” friendly rules, the scores will increase……….. but,………… the guys that usually win, will still win, and the guys that want to win, will still struggle only showing they lost with an inflated score, ………”O” Friendly rules will have the same guys winning 28- 14 instead of 14 – 7.

Bigger boards will open up the game without all the rule set changes. It opens up the game because you have more area to run your play, either running or passing, making the “D defend more area.

I think with all the knowledge being passed around and many in the hobby being do it yourself-ers, …….making bigger boards will become affordable………….hence, the game will open up for the “O”.

If you want to get some time on a larger board, come to BuzzFest, the plan is to have 16 PD -2520 s going, CorEy, make sure you bring yours….I may need an extra one or two just in case I don’t’ get all of them finished in time…..see you there!