We have all heard classic coach speak about the importance of starting field position, but just how important is it? We all know starting at your opponents 20 yard line is extremely significant as it almost guarantees at least three points, but how significant is starting at your own 37 yard line versus say your own 27 yard line? Very, and here is why. The average number of drives per team this year has been 14 drives. If the average starting field position differential is ten yards this represents a total of 140 yards, not an insignificant amount by any stretch.
Breaking Down Field Position: Rutgers Football versus Penn State
