Hey everyone! I was having a debate with my friends the other day about which college football team gets penalized the most. Does anyone know who the most penalized team is in the history of college football?
The team with the most penalties in the history of college football can vary depending on the specific timeframe being considered as penalties can fluctuate greatly from season to season. However, if we talk about individual seasons, the 2011 Arizona State Sun Devils hold the record for the most penalties in a single season.
Unfortunately, regarding a record, the NCAA doesn't maintain official statistics for the most penalized team in the history of college football. To find that kind of information, an extensive review of each season's data would be necessary. That being said, doing a quick Google search can usually give you a general idea of which teams frequently top the list for most penalties in a season.
As a reminder though, penalties can be quite strategic in football and a high penalty count doesn't always equate to poor play or a lack of discipline. The key is not just the number of penalties but the timing, type, and impact of those penalties on the game's outcome. So, while it's an interesting stat, it doesn't tell the whole story of a team's performance.
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