You know, I still don't get it. A "higher octane" offense doesn't automatically guarantee any kind of record.
It might be fine to make the offense more flamboyant but that doesn't translate to more wins and loses.
Case in point: 2007-2009 Arizona Cardinals and the change for the Hawkeyes from 2009 to 2010.
Besides, a "higher octane" offense leads to more giveaways.
A "stinger defense" does guarantee a better record. Case in point: 2009 Alabama and 2009 Iowa.
What's a team's record on offense and defense? This is much more pertinent.