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Posted on 11/24/22 at 1:36 am
Posted on 11/24/22 at 1:36 am
So the expected outcome after the weekend plays out is that at least 3 bowls won't have enough teams with 6-6 or better records to fill all the bowls.
The Liberty Bowl is one of those. If that is true some thing Auburn vs. Baylor in the Liberty. Would you want to go as a fan?
My personal opinion is go if the players want to go, if, and only if we don't have 15 starters that opt out. Obviously 3rd round or above draft prospects I would expect to sit out. So their choice.
If the players are leaning going, do you want the new coach to coach the bowl. I would love the new coach to have however many practices to start installing his offenses and defenses kind of like and extra spring. That would provide the head coach the opportunity to do a lot of evaluating.
If the new coach doesn't want to coach the bowl and the players are wishy washy I would turn it down and focus all energy on evaluation and recruiting.
The Liberty Bowl is one of those. If that is true some thing Auburn vs. Baylor in the Liberty. Would you want to go as a fan?
My personal opinion is go if the players want to go, if, and only if we don't have 15 starters that opt out. Obviously 3rd round or above draft prospects I would expect to sit out. So their choice.
If the players are leaning going, do you want the new coach to coach the bowl. I would love the new coach to have however many practices to start installing his offenses and defenses kind of like and extra spring. That would provide the head coach the opportunity to do a lot of evaluating.
If the new coach doesn't want to coach the bowl and the players are wishy washy I would turn it down and focus all energy on evaluation and recruiting.
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Posted on 11/24/22 at 6:36 am to CorchJay
Can anyone prove that extra bowl practices actually make a difference to a team’s performance?
Seems like a commonly held view that might not be true
Seems like a commonly held view that might not be true
Posted on 11/24/22 at 6:59 am to CorchJay
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Would you want to go as a fan?
Hell no. I’ll happily watch on TV though.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 7:03 am to CorchJay
I would go with whatever kids want to go. I would let the new coach choose how to handle the situation but like the idea of him at least being around, however he will have a lot of building to do between now and then with the new staff, signing day, portal, and relationships with current players.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 7:32 am to weagle99
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Can anyone prove that extra bowl practices actually make a difference to a team’s performance?
Good question. Looks to be something that's sorta unprovable but I would guess most coaches like it.
It reminds me of the old "two-a-day" practices in fall camp. People did research on it and found that it doesn't help players learn or get better, so it was pointless and ultimately risked injury. A lot of coaches agreed that it was antiquated and needed to go, so the NCAA banned it.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 7:34 am to weagle99
You really want players who love to play football in the program.
I guess a first rounder should sit out, but getting more practice reps and playing at game speed have to help with development.
Not every golf tournament is the Masters, but guys compete every week.
IF bowls are worthless, teams should forfeit rest of season after third loss.
I guess a first rounder should sit out, but getting more practice reps and playing at game speed have to help with development.
Not every golf tournament is the Masters, but guys compete every week.
IF bowls are worthless, teams should forfeit rest of season after third loss.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 8:07 am to CorchJay
Depending on the bowl. Liberty Bowl is tempting, since I know several people that live there that may go with me.
Is it useful? Extra practice only helps if the players get to use it. Meaning, get the second and third stringers in there to get greater game experience.
For Auburn in particular, a bowl game and the practices should be a good opportunity for the new coach to learn his players and, maybe, get those late round draftee 'want-to-be' to stay for him. For instance, Tank gets to experience a different system where he might improve his draft stock in 2024. Plus seeing better recruiting, because new coach is head and shoulders above his predecessor.
Is it useful? Extra practice only helps if the players get to use it. Meaning, get the second and third stringers in there to get greater game experience.
For Auburn in particular, a bowl game and the practices should be a good opportunity for the new coach to learn his players and, maybe, get those late round draftee 'want-to-be' to stay for him. For instance, Tank gets to experience a different system where he might improve his draft stock in 2024. Plus seeing better recruiting, because new coach is head and shoulders above his predecessor.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 8:13 am to CorchJay
Nope. Watch our future ex coach lose to the worst Auburn team in years?
This post was edited on 11/24/22 at 8:14 am
Posted on 11/24/22 at 9:41 am to AUstar
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It reminds me of the old "two-a-day" practices in fall camp.
Which reminds me of Coach Dye’s first Fall camp which were “three-a-day”.
Coach separated the wheat from the chaff and quickly changed the direction in which the program was heading in that camp.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 10:00 am to weagle99
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Seems like a commonly held view that might not be true
So more practices don’t help? Got it
Posted on 11/24/22 at 10:09 am to weagle99
quote:I’ve always felt that extra practices with an interim staff are a net negative.
Can anyone prove that extra bowl practices actually make a difference to a team’s performance?
Seems like a commonly held view that might not be true
Potential for injuries, limited motivation for players, learning schemes that likely will have no applicability going forward, etc.
But if the players vote to go, you go. They’ve earned it.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 10:17 am to CorchJay
Yes. Celebrate Cadillac
Posted on 11/24/22 at 12:34 pm to CorchJay
Extra practice is always helpful. Bowl games are for the kids. It always a nice trip and they earned that. New head coach should be there. That time is great for him to see players and coaches to find out which ones he wants. I would love to see if the new coach is Kiffin or Freeze to tell Caddy he is the head coach for the bowl and they will be the OC and call plays if they have time to fell good about doing that. Thanks Caddy for a great job!!
Posted on 11/24/22 at 3:55 pm to weagle99
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Can anyone prove that extra bowl practices actually make a difference to a team’s performance?
I have heard it is a huge deal when you have a new coach.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 5:11 pm to CorchJay
I would go and support the team. Memphis is only a 5 hour drive from my home.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 5:52 pm to CorchJay
We got robbed out of the first part of the season because of Mr. Potato Head, so of course I’d like the season to continue.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 6:00 pm to jvilletiger25
Keeps the “brand” on TV.
It’s a 4 hour commercial for the program.
It’s a 4 hour commercial for the program.
Posted on 11/24/22 at 9:01 pm to auburn22
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the kids
18-22 year olds?
This post was edited on 11/24/22 at 9:03 pm
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