We've received some questions about the scoring system at practices that determines the "winner" on each day.
The offense wins the play if it rushes for four-plus yards or completes a pass of any length, while the defense wins the play if it holds the offense to a rush of less than four yards, produces an incompletion or forces a turnover. That way, throughout a 7-on-7 or team period, the Trojans can "keep score" by tallying the wins on each play, making the practice more exciting and competition-driven.
The funny thing about the whole scoring system is that way more often than not, the score is extremely close and usually tied before the last play. Coach Carroll has a special way of ensuring the practices are evenly matched up to the final snap -- even if technically one side is dominating the day.
"We have a formula -- securely sealed -- to make sure the scoring always ends close," Carroll said with a grin. "It's called competition -- that way there's always something at stake."
The offense wins the play if it rushes for four-plus yards or completes a pass of any length, while the defense wins the play if it holds the offense to a rush of less than four yards, produces an incompletion or forces a turnover. That way, throughout a 7-on-7 or team period, the Trojans can "keep score" by tallying the wins on each play, making the practice more exciting and competition-driven.
The funny thing about the whole scoring system is that way more often than not, the score is extremely close and usually tied before the last play. Coach Carroll has a special way of ensuring the practices are evenly matched up to the final snap -- even if technically one side is dominating the day.
"We have a formula -- securely sealed -- to make sure the scoring always ends close," Carroll said with a grin. "It's called competition -- that way there's always something at stake."
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