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Does defense actually win championships?

  • Written by: Mark Otten, Associate Professor of Psychology, California State University, Northridge
New England Patriots defensive end Bobby Hamilton sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner during Super Bowl XXXVI.AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant famously said, “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.”

Since Bryant’s retirement in 1982, his adage has been perpetuated...

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