Whats up everybody. Long time lurker here. Big fan of this site, even if I never post.
Quick question for the group: what is the reasoning behind coaches pitting 1s versus 2s so much? Can someone please explain this to me, or at least point me to a thread that already does? Ive heard tons of old school Canes credit the "iron sharpens iron" philosphy of years past at the U, i.e., the idea that playing against the best everyday in practice brought out the best in them. Am I wrong in assuming that they were referring to 1s versus 1s more so than 1s versus 2s?
Thanks in advance! GO CANES!!!
I can't speak to every scrimmage scenario, but as it relates to fall practices, most of the starting lineups are already penciled in, even if coaches don't want to admit it. Usually more interested in how 2nd/3rd team players separate themselves at this point. From starters, they just want to see the meat of the playbook executed smoothly in a live setting. Probably don't want their best players injuring each other just before the dawn of the season either.