Hat tip: Tyler Cowen, via Marginal Revolution. Addendum (18 Oct 2016): R.J. Lipton and K.W. Regan, who blog at Godel’s Lost Letter and P=NP, discuss the following theorem:
Theorem 1 (Fundamental Theorem of Football?) The optimal strategy is initially always to go for two. If after some number
of tries you have succeeded
times, so that you are ahead of what kicking would have brought, switch over to kicking.
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Analytics are OK but he’s also in charge of young people’s personal development, which is a lot more important. Berating players and running up scores does not set a great example of how to get along in the world beyond football.
But his teams win championships!
My previous reply was a bit flippant. You are right about how this coach does not set a good example in terms of sportsmanship. But at the same time, I admire his willingness to take risks on the field. Most coaches are so risk averse when it comes to punting on 4th down …
Update: I added an addendum this morning with a link to a mathematical discussion of the choice between one extra point or going for the two-point conversion. Unlike the video, there is far less bluster and tough talk in the mathematical post.