I know several baseball enthusiasts who refer to it in similar terms as Paul just did, that it’s a “thinking man’s game” and they enjoy the chess match or strategic aspect of it. I can appreciate that for as far as that goes, but on the other hand I share a similar appreciation for that aspect in football. Each game situation presents numerous opportunities for coaches on either side of the ball to take calculated risks. Third-and-three is a great down for the football fan.