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ThomasM said:
The sooner we get to the offseason, the sooner we can win another offseason championship. Is it really that hard to understand? ;)
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If we make a bowl game, we'd likely be playing on December 17th or sometime before Christmas anyway. Also, considering the number of players already exiting...our players likely already began the offseason between the ears anyway. Some likely started the offseason on September 18th.
 
BoxingRobes said:
If we make a bowl game, we'd likely be playing on December 17th or sometime before Christmas anyway. Also, considering the number of players already exiting...our players likely already began the offseason between the ears anyway. Some likely started the offseason on September 18th.
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I usually am all for a bowl game, but these dudes have checked out so badly it will take a small miracle to even become bowl eligible. IF we do, the heck with it, let's play the game and get those practices. I just don't see it happening. I also don't see extra practices on the O side doing any **** good. More time practicing a horrible O. Exciting.
 
DisgruntledSebastianIbis said:
With the reports that we are going to see a massive turnover in the roster (24 to 30 kids) transferring out there is really no benefit to getting to the 6th win and going to a bowl game for the extra practices. We know that adjustments will be made to staff. We know that there will be a tremendous youth movement in Year 2 with players that are not on campus yet.

Mario should just focus all efforts on recruiting/transfer portal and securing a top 5 class and not trying to extend the lost season of Year 1 with players/coaches that will not be here.
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At any time you can get more practices with your players, it's a good thing. Dumb concept to want to lose. GTFOH.
 
I may ***** and complain about wanting the season to end… NOW! But the truth is, if we were to get that 6th win, I would say, “Play the bowl game!” The extra practice time the players would get would be immeasurable for those that are coming back next year.
 
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Win and make it to a bowl. You have a dozen or so freshmen and plenty of transfers with eligibility who will benefit from it. Staff and or players who will be gone will be gone regardless and it has zero effect as far as energy put into other variables like recruiting.
 
I'm torn. Extra practice would be nice to work fundamentals and on the surface maybe a positive for recruiting.

But, we'd just get raw dogged in a bowl game and probably more detrimental.

Get to the off-season and spend time evaluating recruits and the portal.
 
Applecane said:
They’ve been coaching these kids since Spring and the’ve been terrible. Why would a few more practices make any difference?
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It's not a few more practices. It's 15 more.

The only way you get better is through reps.

I just don't see 15 extra practices as a bad thing. I'd take that any day as a fan
 
I keep seeing people talking about trying to get to the off-season and staff changes but most coaches aren't leaving their current job untilt heir season is over so we would be waiting anyway. Win Saturday and go bowling.
 
I want to play in the Sun Bowl, in a blizzard, so we can have The Half-back Pass 2.0. Let Rooster join Yearby in Cane history.
 
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jps2344 said:
Win and make it to a bowl. You have a dozen or so freshmen and plenty of transfers with eligibility who will benefit from it. Staff and or players who will be gone will be gone regardless and it has zero effect as far as energy put into other variables like recruiting.
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This is where I’m at. I initially wanted it to end a few weeks ago (would never ever root for a loss). But after letting the dust settle, a bowl game I believe is a good thing. The whole team has not checked out. There are players working hard and trying to get better at their craft. Even though there will be turnover, there are players here now that will be important contributors next year.

So if those players can benefit by more practice and the experience of a bowl game, let’s go. If some of the players want to check out and mail it in, oh well. That’s not fair to the others.
 
Rellyrell said:
I posted in the Culture Is Not A Buzzword thread, but on another site, a tweet was posted that Manny Navarro’s podcast stated Manny received a text from a player’s parent stating several players don’t want to beat Pitt so they don’t have to go to a bowl game.
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That’s incredible

Would love to beat Pitt and then just say whoever doesn’t want to go, stay home
 
JeddTheFisch said:
Win the game.
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We are focusing on the wrong **** here as usual

There ARE kids on this team that have given everything they have. Even players like Mallory playing their last games that fans love to hate on.

Instead of focusing on why we shouldn’t play, to placate the negatives, I would want a certain group of players here to end the season on a good note. Some seniors as well.

Yeah sure to fans if it’s not a BCS bowl we don’t care right? But to some of these kids, every game is special.

So yes I want to play in a bowl game. I remember when Golden was here and the players were devastated to find out we were giving them up. Those reactions will always sit with me when it comes to this stuff.
 
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