The Scarlet Bleed: Rutgers shortened the game.

[Morrischiano2]

https://themessenger.com/sports/rutgers-and-the-art-of-football-clock-compression

 

[MADHAT1]

The Daily Northwestern



“It’s really easy to get emotional and passionate about ‘This is what we’re going to do’ and about linear growth,” Braun said. “That’s not the way any season works. It doesn’t matter if you win a national championship or are scratching for your first win of the season. There’s going to be ups and downs, and we just happened to start off the season on a disappointing loss.”



https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/09/03/sports/football/rapid-recap-rutgers-24-northwestern-7/

 

[sct1111]

It's honestly the best strategy if your defense is your strength. A fresh defense especially this one that is so deep at the DLine is brutal for the opposition's offense.

 

[Morrischiano2]

It's honestly the best strategy if your defense is your strength. A fresh defense especially this one that is so deep at the DLine is brutal for the opposition's offense.

This was the Fridge’s approach back in 2016-17. Shorten the game, go for it on 4th, run some gadget plays to catch some breaks and turn it over to the D.

 

[sct1111]

This was the Fridge’s approach back in 2016-17. Shorten the game, go for it on 4th, run some gadget plays to catch some breaks and turn it over to the D.

Yes and because we have fresh legs on d we can run plays like stunts, exotic blitzes, etc more aggressive playcalls that create turnovers. Which is exactly what happened.