When does "great offense" equal crappy defense?

[MaxBuck]

Most of us saw this gem - Pitt 76, Syracuse 61 - but there was another display of "great offense" last Saturday between Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic.

MT 77
FAU 56

19 touchdowns - even the Arizona Rattlers and Philadelphia Soul couldn't keep up that pace.

These games may indeed feature ineptitude, but they're undeniably entertaining.

 

[Jake]

With just under 10 minutes left on the game clock at the Belk Bowl:

Wake Forest 48
Texas A&M 45

Already over 1,000 yards gained, over 50 first downs, and on pace to take over 4 hours to play.

 

[Jake]

These games may indeed feature ineptitude, but they're undeniably entertaining.

Indeed. They probably should get rid of the linemen and just play 7-on-7 for 4 hours - first team to 100 wins.

 

[Jake]

With just under 10 minutes left on the game clock at the Belk Bowl:

Wake Forest 48
Texas A&M 45

Already over 1,000 yards gained, over 50 first downs, and on pace to take over 4 hours to play.

Wake makes a "stand" in the final 2 minutes to win, 55-52.

 

[Jake]

These games may indeed feature ineptitude, but they're undeniably entertaining.

On the contrary, Wisconsin 27, Miami 24 in the 4th quarter is far more entertaining. Why? Because there's actually a chance the defense could make a stop, as opposed to some ridiculous garbage where the last team with the ball wins.

 

[MaxBuck]

On the contrary ...

The Orange Bowl was indeed a lot of fun, but don't tell me I'm not entertained by a well-executed shootout, because I am.

 

[Jake]

Texas Tech with another entry in this thread. This time it's vs Houston. Over 1200 yards, 96 points, and it ain't over yet.

Honorable mention goes to the Ole Miss-Southern Illinois circus a week ago - over 1250 yards and 117 points (41 by the FCS Salukis).

 

[TooTall]

Texas Tech with another entry in this thread. This time it's vs Houston. Over 1200 yards, 96 points, and it ain't over yet.

Honorable mention goes to the Ole Miss-Southern Illinois circus a week ago - over 1250 yards and 117 points (41 by the FCS Salukis).

112 points, 1331 total yards, 63 first downs now.

 

[Jake]

I know fans and the media get enamored with points but when does it become more about shitty defense than great offense?

65-38?

51-41?

Gimme a fucking break.

When I created this thread a decade ago, such games were an anomaly. These days, it's almost become the norm.

 

[Steve19]

When I created this thread a decade ago, such games were an anomaly. These days, it's almost become the norm.

Because offense, not defense, gets TV ratings...Woody would be disgusted.

 

[Gatorubet]

When I created this thread a decade ago, such games were an anomaly. These days, it's almost become the norm.

Oklahoma is confused at these words.

 

[Jake]

Answer: when you play in the Big XII.

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Answer: when you play in the Big XII.

Just like 2008 when OU only put up 14 against UF after putting up 60 like 5 straight games

 

[Gatorubet]

Just like 2008 when OU only put up 14 against UF after putting up 60 like 5 straight games

.23 -.26 always makes me LOL

 

[Dryden]

LOL