[The Contrarian]

Yeah, I know the purpose behind the gameplan. And you're right, when a team is overmatched it shortens and keeps the game closer.

But the thing is, and what I don't understand is...why did Coach Hager think he was undermanned ?!? It appears to ME the Cards have every bit as much (if not more) talent than Central. Perhaps Coach over-estimated the Eagles ?

You see, the flip-side of that conservative offensive style is...it is just as effective in keeping the -other- team close.

(I wonder where Coach H. learned that playstyle, anyway ?!? hh::biggrin: )

"You see, the flip-side of that conservative offensive style is...it is just as effective in keeping the -other- team close."

Your statement quoted above is so true! In the game we're referring to it was certainly close, 14 to 12, but the 14 was counter to the strategy. Thus, we have to ask, is the message to win or to lose with a closer score?