electricrelish Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 If there is a 100% chance of rain like say in Cincinatti today, who has the advantage? Offense or defense? I say the offense, especially in the running game. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Offense, they know where they are going, the Defense has to react to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh2 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Actually, it depends on how heavy the rain is. If it is very light to light - no affect. If it is moderate - offense gains the advantage. If it is heavy - defense gains the advantage. With a heavy rain it becomes almost it possible to throw the ball well which means it becomes a ground game. The game becomes one dimenional and therefore, favors the defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historymike Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Umbrella vendors are the biggest winners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historymike Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 But: back to the original question. I like ajh2's generalizations, though I would add that wind conditions are as much (and sometimes more) of an influence on the game as rainfall. Rain plus heavy winds almost always means a run-and-short-pass game, while a steady rain with low winds is not guaranteed to become a run-fest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitpdub Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I would say it depends on the type of RB's and WRs involved. One cut guys that run up the middle I would favor. Speed guys that take it outside could have their speed advantage negated by a sloppy field. The equipment guy who makes the right choice of cleat to start, or adjust as the condtions get worse, is also key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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