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Posted on 12/6/23 at 6:31 am to CorchJay
Posted on 12/6/23 at 6:31 am to CorchJay
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I’m asking should the win or loss matter for judging a season or coaching staff
Not anymore.
With regards to Gus, the opting out for players didn't really become a major issue until his last few seasons. I remember when he played OU in the Sugar bowl and OU had a couple RBs opt out and it was a big story. I remember Bob Stoops saying he thought they were pranking him when they told him they were gonna start training for the pro day/combine to improve their stock. It wasn't a widespread trend until maybe 2017 or 2018. It had happened here and there, but it really started to quickly become a trend the last 3 years of Gus' tenure at Auburn.
On the other hand, you could argue with the opting out trend being so prevalent, that bowl games should be where a coaching staff should really earn their money. If you put together a good plan without some of your better players and can go out and win, that's a good job by the staff. I guess it depends on how you want to look at it.
This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 6:35 am
Posted on 12/6/23 at 6:46 am to IAmNERD
BOWL GAMES MATTER
The entire system is structured to support the bowl game system. It's another trip where the kids see the city for a week instead of in and out for a forth, like the regular season. all game. I've seen teams fly to Hawaii and back in one day ......
Bowl Game is a reward for hard work. A benefit for the staff in bonuses and a last look at the team before the break.
The entire system is structured to support the bowl game system. It's another trip where the kids see the city for a week instead of in and out for a forth, like the regular season. all game. I've seen teams fly to Hawaii and back in one day ......
Bowl Game is a reward for hard work. A benefit for the staff in bonuses and a last look at the team before the break.
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