I think that the performance is still there but the science of the game has gotten much more complicated over the years. Used to be you could get some blocking and run the ball. Nowadays, one in ten running plays gain yards. Coaches run the ball to give themselves time to come up with an appropriate pass play. I can moan about what used to be but that isn't going to bring it back. I paid for my hors-de-overves but will get back on the wagon today. Thanks, Ken in Texas.