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Posted on 11/24/22 at 6:36 am to
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 11/24/22 at 6:36 am to
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
Posted by AUstar
Member since Dec 2012
17068 posts
Posted on 11/24/22 at 7:32 am to
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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 by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
16025 posts
Posted on 11/24/22 at 7:34 am to
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.
Posted by blzr
MB
Member since Mar 2011
30109 posts
Posted on 11/24/22 at 10:00 am to
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Seems like a commonly held view that might not be true


So more practices don’t help? Got it
Posted by FearlessFreep
Baja Alabama
Member since Nov 2009
17349 posts
Posted on 11/24/22 at 10:09 am to
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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
I’ve always felt that extra practices with an interim staff are a net negative.

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 by GenesChin
The Promise Land
Member since Feb 2012
37708 posts
Posted on 11/24/22 at 3:55 pm to
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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.


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