Size/strength or speed, which is more important?

[kystraydog]

Strength punishes, but speed kills.

 

I like speed and strength.....anymore your big linemen between the tackles are not the size they used to be years ago and the speed of the game is picking up.

[Skunk]

Very true, speed can quickly be negated when it gets called back because of a penalty or they put the ball on the turf.

 

I thought the question was about Spped versus Size/Strength. It's a given that execution is a must, but the teams that both execute perfectly, who has the better chance of victory Size/Strength or Speed?

[Skunk]

I like speed and strength.....anymore your big linemen between the tackles are not the size they used to be years ago and the speed of the game is picking up.

 

Again, I use the example of Big 10 versus SEC. Teams tend to build around one or the other. Speed teams tend to beat size teams

[kystraydog]

The speed of the game changes every year. The game is so much faster than it was 20 years ago. Now days, 250-300lb. lineman can run with the backs! It is amazing. Seems you can't compete in todays game without speed. Teams with strength and speed combined are the winners. I don't think size is as important as it used to be.

 

:sssh:I should have read your post first. You said it better than me.:lol:

[DMZ76]

Speed... but nothing tops "execution".

 

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[FC]

I thought the question was about Spped versus Size/Strength. It's a given that execution is a must, but the teams that both execute perfectly, who has the better chance of victory Size/Strength or Speed?

 

I was simply acknowledging EKUAlum05’s point that execution is as important as speed, strength, or size. However, in response to the original question, Speed has an advantage over size/strength if all other elements are equal.

[friedtaters]

You either have speed or your chasing it.

[PAPA PIGSKIN]

speedy guys that are strong. You don't have to have size if you are strong.

[beverlybubba]

Speed has an advantage over size/strength if all other elements are equal.

 

This should be obvious. Mason County had plenty of speed but not enough size/strength which is a big part of why they lost to Sheldon Clark.

[katbird]

SPEED WITH OUT QUESTION

[5wide]

You have to have some size/strength on the line regardless of what else you have...

[pigman]

Fast strong guys are a serious combination to deal with. If you have that you can negate size. If your speed players are physically weak they will eventually get worn down.

[Xgrad-JAGdad]

I would offer the Tigers offensive line as my example. This year they are lean and fast. X has figured out T's secret of mobile blockers instead of oxen and mules. With this line I think they will reach the promised land. The heart factor is key too.

[oneijoe]

Speed...but strength shouldn't be sacrificed to get it. Strength is NOT the same thing as size.

 

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[Tall Trees]

:ylsuper:SPEED!!