Guest ECBucFan Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 Before you say "of course not!", this is their situation, as I understand it. Temple was upset last week by Waco Midway. If Temple wins this week, they have to travel almost 4 hours to face the #6 ranked Longview Lobos in Longview. If Temple does lose, they get to HOST a game against a team with a losing record, because of the small-large thing. . ** This is what I am reading, so it Is UNCONFIRMED **.Please correct if necessary. Regardless, I am curious to know what people think. I totally support and understand the "play as hard as you can every time" ethic, but personally I see the strategy aspect for Temple clearly. Teams do punt right? Thats a surrender of sorts, to gain something ahead. Also, some NFL teams have let opponents score to get the ball back in the final minute of a game. Just sayin'. Quote
PlayActionPass Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 Yes, but don't try, just do it. Rest starters and play back ups. Rez and Alpha Wolf 2 Quote
NHSBulldogFan Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) I bet Temple plays all their starters as a high school football coach you cannot be afraid of playing anyone what kind of attitude do you think that shows to the players and as a player how would you feel if your coach was scared to play another team just to have an easier first round game? Edited November 7, 2018 by NHSBulldogFan AthleticSupporter - Jock and Bronco94 2 Quote
Guest ECBucFan Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 I understand your thoughts, but I would not think Temple would be actually afraid to play. I think the players and fans would totally understand the predicament, and understand the strategy. Its not just about having an easier opponent, but avoiding a 4 hour drive to top ranked opponents house, vs. playing at home. Thanks for your input, NHS. Quote
oldschool2 Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 I would think that it would be difficult to go into a week of practice/preparation and then after kickoff NOT try to win. I understand that it may be a better option in the playoffs but I'm sure it doesn't sit well with anyone to not give it their all to win. Don't know. I think this might be a situation where "if we happen to lose, it's not the end of the world" but I think business as usual is what should happen. Quote
MhsTitans Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 If I was the coach no I wouldn't try to lose but I will see what I have next year and play alot of jv players. Amphibious Rodent and PAMFAM10 2 Quote
Alpha Wolf Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 I mentioned a similar scenario to a West Brook fan last week. As it sits right now, if United beats Deer Park, West Brook will go D1 and have to travel to Humble Atascocita for their 1st round playoff game. If Deer Park beats United, then Channelview will go D1 and West Brook would get to host a D2 playoff game against Humble Kingwood. If the Bruins would have lost or laid down to Deer Park last week, that would have increased the West Brooks odds of getting that 1st round home game and being D2. West Brook won 56-46 over the Deer... Quote
SmashMouth Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win BruinGrad87 1 Quote
NHSBulldogFan Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 2 hours ago, ECBucFan said: I understand your thoughts, but I would not think Temple would be actually afraid to play. I think the players and fans would totally understand the predicament, and understand the strategy. Its not just about having an easier opponent, but avoiding a 4 hour drive to top ranked opponents house, vs. playing at home. Thanks for your input, NHS. Not a problem guess well know for sure Friday Night Quote
Bulldogpower Posted November 7, 2018 Report Posted November 7, 2018 I’d be telling the JV they have a varsity game this week MhsTitans and Alpha Wolf 2 Quote
pakronos Posted November 8, 2018 Report Posted November 8, 2018 IF YOU ARE "AFRAID" YOU SHOULD NOT EVEN BE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!! i get the "easy" road is easier, but whats gonna happen rd 2, 3, 4, etc....you play to win the game!!! BMTSoulja1 1 Quote
Guest ECBucFan Posted November 8, 2018 Report Posted November 8, 2018 I would want to get to rounds 2, 3, 4, etc., first. It may not happen if you go through the 1st round at Longviews house, but it is very likely to happen at home vs. a weaker opponent. Quote
PlayActionPass Posted November 8, 2018 Report Posted November 8, 2018 The last time I checked, the goal was to win a State Championship. The Coaches job is to put kids in position for long term success and noT be short sighted. You don't show your whole offense in Non-District for a reason. You don't show all of your Blitz packages early in the year for a reason. You don't run trick plays to win games during the preseason. Losing a game that better prepares you for success in the playoffs is a NO BRAINIER. PAMFAM10 and Alpha Wolf 2 Quote
BigDawg77 Posted November 8, 2018 Report Posted November 8, 2018 Don't disgrace the game by trying not to win! if you do that you are not a coach but someone who doesn't want to face the tough times that come along in life. Running away from it does not solve the problem!!! Quote
Guest ECBucFan Posted November 8, 2018 Report Posted November 8, 2018 1 hour ago, PlayActionPass said: The last time I checked, the goal was to win a State Championship. The Coaches job is to put kids in position for long term success and noT be short sighted. You don't show your whole offense in Non-District for a reason. You don't show all of your Blitz packages early in the year for a reason. You don't run trick plays to win games during the preseason. Losing a game that better prepares you for success in the playoffs is a NO BRAINIER. EXACTLY! Play the long game! Quote
purpleeagle Posted November 9, 2018 Report Posted November 9, 2018 Yes, losing is the thing to do. You should always play to lose. It makes your opponent feel good. A team that is scared to play another team is not going very far in the playoffs anyhow. Quote
navydawg31 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Posted November 9, 2018 To be the BEST you have to take down the BEST. Point blank period. What kind of message are you sending the kids, if you lose to go the easier route? If I was a player in that locker room I would consider that coach a coward for trying to lose the game to get a easier game. Quote
A BUC 77 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Posted November 9, 2018 It would be very enticing to loose. But I think it's the wrong message your sending your kids. The big picture is always play to win. Quote
Guest ECBucFan Posted November 9, 2018 Report Posted November 9, 2018 Is a coach a coward if he punts in a ball game? Isn't that "trying NOT to get a first down" and eventually score a TD? Quote
Lightning/Eagle Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 Played backups in second half and lost. Quote
dBerrySports Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 20 hours ago, purpleeagle said: Yes, losing is the thing to do. You should always play to lose. It makes your opponent feel good. A team that is scared to play another team is not going very far in the playoffs anyhow. lol Temple has been one of the best teams in the state of Texas for a few years now. If they lose I doubt that's going to keep them from going far in the playoffs. Actually the situation may make them advance even farther. It's not like they played the starters the entire game and they sandbagged it. They put the backups in and backups did what backups do against another team's starters Quote
VP93.... Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 You decide. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Quote
ThaGhost Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, VP93.... said: You decide. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Sounds like they threw it if you ask me. Quote
Guest ECBucFan Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 Sounds like it worked out for them to me. Quote
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