That's fun to think about, Nathan! For a team sport, you'd have to overcome the mental "first goal" advantage if you're risking a greater probability of the other team scoring early. I would take more risks with my offensive line, perhaps starting with young fast less experienced players who could tire out the opponents defensive line with creative attacks that could shake up their confidence. It reminds me of baseball - I had a cousin who played for the Yankees. As a rookie, you have an early advantage at bat as the pitchers don't know how to anticipate your behavior. Over time this erodes and your at bat numbers settle into your major league range.
Next we’ll have two separate teams, one offense and one defence and an extra bunch of guys for dead ball situations and we’ll call it football.
That's fun to think about, Nathan! For a team sport, you'd have to overcome the mental "first goal" advantage if you're risking a greater probability of the other team scoring early. I would take more risks with my offensive line, perhaps starting with young fast less experienced players who could tire out the opponents defensive line with creative attacks that could shake up their confidence. It reminds me of baseball - I had a cousin who played for the Yankees. As a rookie, you have an early advantage at bat as the pitchers don't know how to anticipate your behavior. Over time this erodes and your at bat numbers settle into your major league range.