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You be the judge
« on: December 31, 2008, 07:34:06 PM »

There are 9 minutes to go in the game.

You're up 5 touchdowns.

You decide to run a fake punt on 4th down, just because.

You convert. 

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On every snap, the ball is live and both teams have an obligation to be alert until the whistle blows. 

But wasn't that the wrong call in that position?  Doesn't that teach other-than-good sportsmanship at the collegiate level? 

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Re: You be the judge
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2008, 07:38:24 PM »
There are 9 minutes to go in the game.

You're up 5 touchdowns.

You decide to run a fake punt on 4th down, just because.

You convert. 

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On every snap, the ball is live and both teams have an obligation to be alert until the whistle blows. 

But wasn't that the wrong call in that position?  Doesn't that teach other-than-good sportsmanship at the collegiate level? 
no such thing as good sportsmanship at the collegiate level anymore, especially during the regular season when "style points" count.

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Re: You be the judge
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2008, 07:40:26 PM »
no such thing as good sportsmanship at the collegiate level anymore, especially during the regular season when "style points" count.

Well said.

Create a playoff system.
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Re: You be the judge
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2008, 07:42:02 PM »
Well said.

Create a playoff system.
just make Div. 1 football like the NFL and pay these guys already for fuccks sake, the millions of $$$$ these kids make for these schools they should be getting paid something.

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Re: You be the judge
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2008, 07:42:35 PM »
Less Smiles is not too kind or bright. Really got lucky to win the NC last year. Rumor is, he's hiring Chavis as DC next year. If true, wise.

Just more SEC domination. But low class.
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Re: You be the judge
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2008, 07:43:25 PM »
Less Smiles is not too kind or bright. Really got lucky to win the NC last year. Rumor is, he's hiring Chavis as DC next year. If true, wise.

Just more SEC domination. But low class.
Miles is an asshole, always has been but Saban is no better.

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Re: You be the judge
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2008, 07:46:26 PM »


I kinda think it's a dick move, but I wouldn't be mad if the other team did it. If you're up by 5 touchdowns, what's one more first down or touchdown going to matter? It won't.

The only reason I see it not being a wise move, is that your players can get hurt for no reason.

But you're absolutely right about every player, and both teams, having to be alert for anything to happen on any down and/or play.

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Re: You be the judge
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2008, 07:47:10 PM »
Agree with all of you.

You have a chance to do the classy thing...sometimes, ya gotta do it.  It's not a wus move at all to say, "Hey, we're not going to rub salt in the wound this time". 

It wasn't today's broadcast, but some idiot on ESPN said that the fact that the ACC had 10 'bowl teams' this year was a testament to the 'quality of the football' in the conference. 

Are you kidding me?? 

Hey, America!  Mediocrity does NOT equal 'quality'!

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Re: You be the judge
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2008, 07:48:46 PM »
Agree with all of you.

You have a chance to do the classy thing...sometimes, ya gotta do it.  It's not a wus move at all to say, "Hey, we're not going to rub salt in the wound this time". 

It wasn't today's broadcast, but some idiot on ESPN said that the fact that the ACC had 10 'bowl teams' this year was a testament to the 'quality of the football' in the conference. 

Are you kidding me?? 

Hey, America!  Mediocrity does NOT equal 'quality'!

this "bowl season" is fuccking ridiculous, teams with 6 wins in a fuccking bowl game ::) makes a mockery of even having a "bowl", 34 bowls is WAYYYYY too many.

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Re: You be the judge
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2008, 07:49:41 PM »
These kids make so much money for the schools.  Yes, their education is free but when coaches are paid millions and the workhorses shit.

It's only fair.
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