08-26-2009, 12:48 PM
We had a few teams accused of running-up the score this past weekend and I just wanted to hear everyones opinion on running-up the score without mentioning teams names so that this thread doesn't get off-topic?
TheBrahmaBull Wrote:What is considered running up the score as far as a definition?
BlackcatAlum Wrote:Keeping your starting offense in late in a game that's out of control and/or throwing the ball with a big lead late in a game.If the opponent has shown the ability to score quickly and a couple of scores would "make it a game, " then I say keep the starters in. If the same situation happens and the starters need practice for a difficult opponent next week, I say keep them in. The only reason I would take my starters out is if there was nothing to gain by leaving them in as far as getting better. It is up to the coach of the team to prepare his/her team for the playoffs and any extra time they can get in is a plus. Also, if a coach sees several games in a down that the starters may get pulled later in the season, he\she may get them more reps early against solid competition and let the bench players play a majority of the games against the weaker teams.
BlackcatAlum Wrote:Keeping your starting offense in late in a game that's out of control and/or throwing the ball with a big lead late in a game.Then that opens up the question "What is out of control?" Not being smart here, just trying to help the topic.
IMO, if you have the JV in and the opposing defense cannot stop them then that isn't running-up the score.
TheBrahmaBull Wrote:If the opponent has shown the ability to score quickly and a couple of scores would "make it a game, " then I say keep the starters in. If the same situation happens and the starters need practice for a difficult opponent next week, I say keep them in. The only reason I would take my starters out is if there was nothing to gain by leaving them in as far as getting better. It is up to the coach of the team to prepare his/her team for the playoffs and any extra time they can get in is a plus. Also, if a coach sees several games in a down that the starters may get pulled later in the season, he\she may get them more reps early against solid competition and let the bench players play a majority of the games against the weaker teams.
BlackcatAlum Wrote:You make some good points. But if your offense cannot be stopped and your just trying to give your first string some more reps then what are they learning after easily scoring on an opponents defense?Play-calling as far as who runs the ball and practice for a QB that looked "rusty" at best is what you gain. If a majority of the scores where on long runs and on special teams by one player, other players that are obviously flat need the work. You have to look at the score also. Is there a running clock? If I take my starters out and the other team scores a couple times, will they prepared to return with the same intensity because the other team will have the momentum and a lot of adrenalin, and that can be dangerous.
Coach E Wrote:I have to disagree to some extent. If a team is a wishbone team and they have scored 4 long touchdowns running power and they keep running power, how is that different than a team throwing the ball when that is their primary offense?? If the score is out of a hand, a running clock will still run.
By BIG point is this, both teams agree to play each other...it's the defense's job to stop the offense, not the offense's job to stop themselves. Too often in society we worry about FEELINGS. Kids need to learn how to cope with failure (no matter the margin-they are 13-19 year olds, not 6 year olds), that is what builds perserverence and intestinal fortitude later in life.
Coach E Wrote:I have to disagree to some extent. If a team is a wishbone team and they have scored 4 long touchdowns running power and they keep running power, how is that different than a team throwing the ball when that is their primary offense?? If the score is out of a hand, a running clock will still run.
By BIG point is this, both teams agree to play each other...it's the defense's job to stop the offense, not the offense's job to stop themselves. Too often in society we worry about FEELINGS. Kids need to learn how to cope with failure (no matter the margin-they are 13-19 year olds, not 6 year olds), that is what builds perserverence and intestinal fortitude later in life.
BlackcatAlum Wrote:Good post!At what point is that? Do you wait till there is a running clock? If a coach sees that a QB is off as far as timing with his receivers and other RB's need reps, he would irresponsible not to let them get the extra reps against the other team's 1's, especially if the other team is average or above.
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What about risking injury late in a game where the opponent doesn't have a chance at coming back?
TheBrahmaBull Wrote:At what point is that? Do you wait till there is a running clock? If a coach sees that a QB is off as far as timing with his receivers and other RB's need reps, he would irresponsible not to let them get the extra reps against the other team's 1's, especially if the other team is average or above.
BlackcatAlum Wrote:Keeping your starting offense in late in a game that's out of control and/or throwing the ball with a big lead late in a game.
IMO, if you have the JV in and the opposing defense cannot stop them then that isn't running-up the score.
Coach E Wrote:I have to disagree to some extent. If a team is a wishbone team and they have scored 4 long touchdowns running power and they keep running power, how is that different than a team throwing the ball when that is their primary offense?? If the score is out of a hand, a running clock will still run.
By BIG point is this, both teams agree to play each other...it's the defense's job to stop the offense, not the offense's job to stop themselves. Too often in society we worry about FEELINGS. Kids need to learn how to cope with failure (no matter the margin-they are 13-19 year olds, not 6 year olds), that is what builds perserverence and intestinal fortitude later in life.
oneijoe Wrote:The losing team's coach knows when his team isn't competitive. I've never understood why this needs to be so complicated. Coaches could develop a standing gentleman's agreement such as:Makes a lot of sense............
The team behind pulls its starters during a called timeout. That prompts the winning team to call time also and pull ITS starters. Short of that, it's simply an issue of when the winning coach decides to give his substitutes work.
tradition Wrote:I agree with you, but want to clarify, do you feel it is ok if the JV is throwing the ball?
Personnally, I feel that if your JV is in and it is running , throwing, or whatever against the opposing teams ones, that is not running up the score. If the losing teams puts in thier 2's and the winning team is still scoring then maybe they should do more to run out the clock.
hawg laig Wrote:Question for the coaches online---Who should start subbing thier 2nd and 3rds first. The trailing team or the leading team?
I've always felt the first move was on the leading coaches shoulders but I have heard some coaches say they don't pull their starters until their opponent does.