College Football’s Billy Beane?

Freakonomics author Steven D. Levitt has already gotten to the cover article in today’s NY Times Magazine:

Michael Lewis writes in today’s New York Times Sunday Magazine about Mike Leach, the innovative coach of the Texas Tech football team. As Lewis describes it, Leach takes a totally different view of football and is on the cusp of revolutionizing the game.

It is a very interesting article, and beautifully written. …

Like Moneyball, even though I am suspicious of parts of the argument, it is a thoroughly enjoyable read.

NewMexiKen hasn’t read Lewis’ article yet but one wonders if Leach is all that much of an offensive innovator, to wit: Texas 70-3, USC 66-19.