Def
Junior
As the game goes on a successfull running team ends up wearing out the opposing defense. Even great defenses are susceptible to this rule. Why?
Some thoughts:
-The offense is on the field the same amount of time as the defense.
-D-Linemen are usually in better shape than O-lineman.
-All the defensive players seem to run an equal amount as their opposing counter part on the offense.
-The Defense is usually the one inflicting more punishment to the ball carriers or at least it is equal across all players.
-Defenses, especially D-line rotate players more frequently.
It seems to me like the opposite should happen. I've never gotten a satisfactory answer as to why this is the case. Perhaps someone could explain?
Some thoughts:
-The offense is on the field the same amount of time as the defense.
-D-Linemen are usually in better shape than O-lineman.
-All the defensive players seem to run an equal amount as their opposing counter part on the offense.
-The Defense is usually the one inflicting more punishment to the ball carriers or at least it is equal across all players.
-Defenses, especially D-line rotate players more frequently.
It seems to me like the opposite should happen. I've never gotten a satisfactory answer as to why this is the case. Perhaps someone could explain?