“There is no system of play that substitutes for knocking an opponent down.  When you hit, hit hard.”

- Pop Warner -

If You Want to Win, Run The Ball

Sure, everybody likes to see the football thrown around the field with great accuracy and precision.

It’s just not the surest way to victory.

For proof, check out these NFL numbers for teams that have had100-yard rushers, 100-yard receivers and 300-yard passers over the last five seasons (2003-07.) These statistics leave no doubt that running the ball well is the fastest way to earning victory.

100-YARD RUSHERS

Season

W-L

WIN PCT.
2003 107-44 .709
2004 134-44 .753
2005 112-23 .830
2006 107-47 .695
2007 102-37 .734
Total 562-195 .742

 

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