The Magic Number is 18.

[mrmax86]

Give up more than 18, we lose.

Score less than 18, we lose.

In both losses, both have happened.

In all 8 wins, neither have happened.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Give up more than 18, we lose.

Score less than 18, we lose.

In both losses, both have happened.

In all 8 wins, neither have happened.

More blocking
More tackling
More catches
More TDs
Less BS
More beer

The end

 

[volbound1700]

Modern day has changed this view point but I used to think if a team gave up more than 21 points, it was the defenses issue that they lost a game. If a team didn't put up more than 21 points, it was the offense that cost the game.

 

[Vol_in_NC_1999]

Give up more than 18, we lose.

Score less than 18, we lose.

In both losses, both have happened.

In all 8 wins, neither have happened.

If referees are making more than $18K in one game, we lose.

 

[IndianaVol]

Give up more than 18, we lose.

Score less than 18, we lose.

In both losses, both have happened.

In all 8 wins, neither have happened.

Kind of like my ol' GMC - it likes the number 56
Run it at 57, 58, or above and gas mileage goes to crap.
Run it at 55 or below and it just feels like it can't get out of it's own way.