Why do we not play ball control offense?

[El Paso Eagle]

Saying the less time our D has to spend on the field is somewhat of an understatement. That being said, we do have a solid O-line and a hell of a group of Running Backs. What are we not trying to control the clock and keep the other teams offense off the field? It seems like the majority of our snaps take place with 10-15 seconds on the clock. Maybe i'm missing something, but hard to understand why we don't try and slow down the game and play to our strengths.

[dml7007]

I like to see us come out tomorrow and go pure wishbone, option  if the can not stop then keep doing it.  If they can then start some short throws.  And take our shots down field.  

[El Paso Eagle]

13 minutes ago, dml7007 said:

I like to see us come out tomorrow and go pure wishbone, option  if the can not stop then keep doing it.  If they can then start some short throws.  And take our shots down field.  

I guess they could download and read on the way to Memphis
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/49206334/houston-cougars-veer-option-offense-1975-footballxoscom

 

[jtm0097]

Tee it low and hand it off slow

[southsideguy]

we could play ball control but you have to throw once in awhile and that is where we gamble.

[MeanGreen22]

I’d argue controlling the ball is their game plan, but hard to do when you can’t convert 4th and shorts. 

[Glory to the Green]

16 hours ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Saying the less time our D has to spend on the field is somewhat of an understatement. That being said, we do have a solid O-line and a hell of a group of Running Backs. What are we not trying to control the clock and keep the other teams offense off the field? It seems like the majority of our snaps take place with 10-15 seconds on the clock. Maybe i'm missing something, but hard to understand why we don't try and slow down the game and play to our strengths.

I think this is our goal, but when they stack the line, you have to take what the defense give you.