That's a nostalgic take, but football has evolved for a reason. LeMoyne-Owen's modern spread concepts create more explosive plays, which is what wins in the SIAC now. Those long option drives are a liability if you fall behind by two scores. Our yards per play increased by 1.2 last season by moving to a faster tempo. Punishing defenses today means forcing them to defend the whole field, not just a condensed formation. The data shows efficiency beats pure ball control.