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Originally Posted by Paintrain
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Without absolving the defense of responsibility, there is a big difference in defending 80 yards than 45 yards. Drives don't have to start at our 40 but if you get the ball at the 20, gain 7 yards, punt and they start their possession at the 35-40 yard line that's a huge advantage vs. if you have to punt, punting from midfield or a little beyond, worse case they'll start at the 20.. Plus 3 and outs don't build any offensive rhythm and let their defense remain fresh while ours tires from being on the field all day.
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Causing 3 and outs is huge! If you stop an offense anywhere on a 3 and out you will and should control the games tempo.
I don't care if the 3 and out happens at your 20. It should equate to a low scoring game. In low scoring games, typically the better defense wins.
Your logic makes no sense. 3 and out is a defensive victory. 3 tries for 1st down, you don't make it and you're kicking the ball!