[pzhon]

In live competitive backgammon (from which I know Frank Frigo and Chuck Bower, who are behind PigSkinRevolution.com), you aren't even allowed to use pencil and paper. Nevertheless, all top players, and most serious ones, train with computer programs. It's simply a huge mistake for the football teams not to use the available tools.

Of course, the first coach who starts to make unusual decisions will not necessarily be rewarded for it. However, a mediocre coach could become a great one if he did.