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<blockquote data-quote="Vespidae" data-source="post: 255224" data-attributes="member: 2957"><p>Interesting thread. Here's my long-winded response. I'd appreciate any more knowledge input so I can refine my own thinking about the Tech game. </p><p></p><p>First, I'm a fan of both Neyland's Seven Maxims as well as Bill Connelly's Five Factors. They both attempt to define winning with key reminders of how to play the game, strategically. I know when I was younger, we did the same - recite five tenets before every practice. That said, I'm trying to define in my own head what playing football the Georgia Tech Way is all about. (Dodd did define it in the '50's, but the what's the 2016 version is my own question.)</p><p></p><p>Second, I researched articles, interviews, and videos with CPJ to see if this was summarized anywhere. I found some items where he did describe what he's looking for in a game, so that's a start. Ironically, I also researched similar items for Bill Belichick and found that the main themes were identical even if they run different offenses and defense. </p><p></p><p>Third, the stats. Paul and Belichick mentioned the same stats they look for in a game. They are ...</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Move the chains and sustain a drive.</strong> Both CPJ and Belichick said what they look for is simply to sustain a drive. And 3rd down conversions is the best metric to evaluate the ability to do that. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Avoid mistakes on offense by making a big play. </strong>Most offenses, statistically, make a mistake in a 12 play drive ... fumble, missed assignment, etc. So, during a drive ... try to create at least one play for a big gain to reduce the chance for a mistake. Belichick called it making a big play, CPJ specifically said he looks for how many +20 yd gainers we have. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Finish the drive and score</strong>. Both coaches said they wanted to score in the Red Zone. (Connelly doesn't like this metric because the percentages are very high, so the intel is of little importance. He prefers to look at scoring percentage once inside the 40 yd line ... the 4 down zone.) They also referred to Points per Offensive Drive as critical. (Which Connelly says, completely negates the need to go for FG's and one should always strive for the TD.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Play good defense and stop the other guy.</strong> Belichick specifically said he could care less about how many yards an opposing team drives on him. His thing is ... "Did they score?" CPJ has made similar quotes ... "I'd like to see them off the field, but did you see them score?" He didn't seem to stress over it. He did seem to think ... "Did we give them any big plays?" Both said what concerns them most is Red Zone Scoring. </li> </ul><p>What surprised me was that neither thought or opined very much on Field Position. I think Field Position is the most critical because it sets up how conservative or aggressive the offense can be. All things considered, I'd like to get out to the 40 asap to open up the TO. Just my thought. </p><p></p><p>So, in a nutshell ... Once you start, keep and sustain the drive (3rd down conversions are positive; fumbles, missed assignments, penalties are bad) ... Make Big Plays of 20 yards or more (and keep mistakes to a minimum) ... Score (points per drive) ... and don't worry about yielding yards, Don't Let the Other Team Score. </p><p></p><p>This is very different from the way say, Alabama plays, but it is clear. Belichick for example, said he only tracks Wins and to do that, you have to push Points. With a good offense, he doesn't worry about Defense much ... just stay ahead on points per drive and it will sort out. He doesn't care if he wins 7-6, 21-17, or 42-3. </p><p></p><p>Certainly tells me more why CPJ may not be so concerned about Bend but Don't Break. </p><p></p><p>Any thoughts? (And yes, I get it ... the NFL is a passing league and have given up on defense, but the quotes and phrases each used were almost word for word. So maybe there is something to it.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vespidae, post: 255224, member: 2957"] Interesting thread. Here's my long-winded response. I'd appreciate any more knowledge input so I can refine my own thinking about the Tech game. First, I'm a fan of both Neyland's Seven Maxims as well as Bill Connelly's Five Factors. They both attempt to define winning with key reminders of how to play the game, strategically. I know when I was younger, we did the same - recite five tenets before every practice. That said, I'm trying to define in my own head what playing football the Georgia Tech Way is all about. (Dodd did define it in the '50's, but the what's the 2016 version is my own question.) Second, I researched articles, interviews, and videos with CPJ to see if this was summarized anywhere. I found some items where he did describe what he's looking for in a game, so that's a start. Ironically, I also researched similar items for Bill Belichick and found that the main themes were identical even if they run different offenses and defense. Third, the stats. Paul and Belichick mentioned the same stats they look for in a game. They are ... [LIST] [*][B]Move the chains and sustain a drive.[/B] Both CPJ and Belichick said what they look for is simply to sustain a drive. And 3rd down conversions is the best metric to evaluate the ability to do that. [*][B]Avoid mistakes on offense by making a big play. [/B]Most offenses, statistically, make a mistake in a 12 play drive ... fumble, missed assignment, etc. So, during a drive ... try to create at least one play for a big gain to reduce the chance for a mistake. Belichick called it making a big play, CPJ specifically said he looks for how many +20 yd gainers we have. [*][B]Finish the drive and score[/B]. Both coaches said they wanted to score in the Red Zone. (Connelly doesn't like this metric because the percentages are very high, so the intel is of little importance. He prefers to look at scoring percentage once inside the 40 yd line ... the 4 down zone.) They also referred to Points per Offensive Drive as critical. (Which Connelly says, completely negates the need to go for FG's and one should always strive for the TD.) [*][B]Play good defense and stop the other guy.[/B] Belichick specifically said he could care less about how many yards an opposing team drives on him. His thing is ... "Did they score?" CPJ has made similar quotes ... "I'd like to see them off the field, but did you see them score?" He didn't seem to stress over it. He did seem to think ... "Did we give them any big plays?" Both said what concerns them most is Red Zone Scoring. [/LIST] What surprised me was that neither thought or opined very much on Field Position. I think Field Position is the most critical because it sets up how conservative or aggressive the offense can be. All things considered, I'd like to get out to the 40 asap to open up the TO. Just my thought. So, in a nutshell ... Once you start, keep and sustain the drive (3rd down conversions are positive; fumbles, missed assignments, penalties are bad) ... Make Big Plays of 20 yards or more (and keep mistakes to a minimum) ... Score (points per drive) ... and don't worry about yielding yards, Don't Let the Other Team Score. This is very different from the way say, Alabama plays, but it is clear. Belichick for example, said he only tracks Wins and to do that, you have to push Points. With a good offense, he doesn't worry about Defense much ... just stay ahead on points per drive and it will sort out. He doesn't care if he wins 7-6, 21-17, or 42-3. Certainly tells me more why CPJ may not be so concerned about Bend but Don't Break. Any thoughts? (And yes, I get it ... the NFL is a passing league and have given up on defense, but the quotes and phrases each used were almost word for word. So maybe there is something to it.) [/QUOTE]
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