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I really see it as a disadvantage to be honest. No offense to Jenkins, SF, Phelps or anyone else. But playing them consecutively like this late in the year can cause our players to develop bad habits in the game, in practice, in mental preparation... Right before playoff time! I'd be willing to bet even Coach Mac himself would tell you that those weeks are harder to keep his team focused than it is against the Belfrys and Paintsvilles of the world....

Totally agree. If any football team has hopes and aspirations to rise above, and do better they do want the best competition available. There's a bigger prize out there, and that's not just getting a few bye weeks. Those weaker teams have to be played, and again no offence to them.