WHFAN Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 Do these two schools have any advantage by not playing football.They seem to be in the hunt every year, so is there any advantage. The last time i remember Goodrich playing football was around 1985-86.
sportsmom3 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 i believe there is an advantage....whats the old saying practice makes perfect.... is there two-a-days in the gym?
t-time Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 no football=more emphasis on basketball
WHFAN Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Posted February 6, 2007 Does UIL allow them to prac. BB while everybody else is playing football
sunshine Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 i think Big Sandy's coach keeps them together all year around and plays like summer league and AAU with them
Guest allsportsfan Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 Having always been a part of 1A competition I have to say there is an advantage. Spurger, Brookeland , and Broaddus are all examples also. If these schools played football then their kids couldn't spend all of their time and concentration in the fall on basketball only.
whsalum Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 There is a huge advantage,just look at how much stronger the non football schools are early in the season.They can't officially start practices but they can do a ton of drills in the off season periods,plus just being in the gym shooting or playing pickup games is priceless.That isn't a knock on them,I don't blame them for taking advantage of the time.
Preacherskid Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 yes.......and no. It depends on the coach and the program.yes in that they practice much more than other teams.............and no in that if the program is not the right one and the coach is not savvy and understanding of the situation the team will burn out and peek way too soon.At the moment, BS has the right program and coach cuz they r peeking at the correct time.and i don't remeber goodrich having f-ball even in the 80s.....could be wrong 'bout that tho.Pending a disaster by both BS and WH, the game on the 13th at Evadale will be a true barn burner.
setexc Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 Goodrich played football until I think 1985 or 86
RETIREDFAN1 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 We played them in 1984. That is the last time I remember ever playing them.
WarriorSports Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 Well sure there is an advantage in not having football...For one the budget might actually trickle down to basketball, because we all know with football goes the spoils! Also, in small schools such as this it keeps the team together as one, not spread out playing football as well. I dont see a single con when it comes to this scenario. Its not their fault they are without football so they should not be blamed but yes it is a huge advantage!
hssportsfan Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 Also, the little nagging injuries that go along with the end of football season. Ankles, pulled muscles etc...They will heal, but it takes longer when you jump right into another sport.
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