Should we always take the ball if we win the toss?

Submitted by docwhoblocked on

Does anyone else think that we should always take the ball if we win the toss unless it is blowing like a hurricane?  I think that we are going to be in a lot of shootouts in the B10(11)(12).  Given our offense is based on dilithium and our defense is based on Depends, I think that I want the ball first to try and get ahead in order to stay ahead.  Any data out there on this choice.  Seems like the usual is to defer especially if the wind is an issue.  GIven our kicking game or lack thereof how does this all play out?