Someone mentioned in another thread that the rain really favors running teams and immediately someone else pointed out that passing teams have an advantage due to the QB and reciever knowing the route and therefore the DB has problems on the wet surface more than the WR?

 

My philosophy is that the recievers do have a route running advantage, but that it is negated by the fact that the QB and WR have to contend with a wet ball, therefore a rainy game does in my opinion favor running teams. I've also stated that the rain seems to push coaches more towards the philosophy that "three things happen when you pass and two of them are bad". A huge "THANK YOU" for whoever can remind me who originally said that?

I have always felt that adverse conditions (rain, sleet, snow, wind, etc.) helps the lesser of two teams. It evens the playing field.

Someone mentioned in another thread that the rain really favors running teams and immediately someone else pointed out that passing teams have an advantage due to the QB and reciever knowing the route and therefore the DB has problems on the wet surface more than the WR?

 

My philosophy is that the recievers do have a route running advantage, but that it is negated by the fact that the QB and WR have to contend with a wet ball, therefore a rainy game does in my opinion favor running teams. I've also stated that the rain seems to push coaches more towards the philosophy that "three things happen when you pass and two of them are bad". A huge "THANK YOU" for whoever can remind me who originally said that?

 

Woody Hayes, Ohio State. :thumb:

I don't think wet conditions favor a passing team or a running team. Rain favors the defense and hampers the offense.

 

However, I think it hampers the passing offense more than running.

Depends on who's wearing illegal cleats.

Illegal cleats...FUNNY!!!:lol::lol:

I don't think wet conditions favor a passing team or a running team. Rain favors the defense and hampers the offense.

 

However, I think it hampers the passing offense more than running.

 

I seem to agree with 'Tusi more on this one.... additionally there are different types of running teams.

 

Pure power running teams that simply pound power holes and use a lead blocker are the best suited. Running teams using alot of misdirection and complex ball handling (Spread Option, belly) can be hurt more than a passing offense. Typically these teams use alot of pulling in their blocking schemes as well.

Rain also tends to favor the away team. Keeps most fans away and the ones that are there arent making much noise.

Rain also tends to favor the away team. Keeps most fans away and the ones that are there arent making much noise.

 

I have to agree that rain does favor the visiting team keeping fans away. But I tend to believe that it also favors the strong running team, if you dont have a running game then you are in bad shape:scared:, if your running game is powerful ie. big O line, fast, strong backs you should have the advantage.:thumb:

 

"On any given day, any Team can be beaten".

I have always felt that adverse conditions (rain, sleet, snow, wind, etc.) helps the lesser of two teams. It evens the playing field.

 

It will definetly slow the game & negate speed.

I have to agree that rain does favor the visiting team keeping fans away. But I tend to believe that it also favors the strong running team, if you dont have a running game then you are in bad shape:scared:, if your running game is powerful ie. big O line, fast, strong backs you should have the advantage.:thumb:

 

 

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I agree.