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Only for those who played football past the Junior High level
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:15 am
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:15 am
OK, so once the other kids continued growing and I topped out at about 150 lbs, I stopped playing football and concentrated on those sports that require less physical coordination.........
So that said, I'm curious what TD's athletes have to say about the Towson game - did our guys just quit before it started? If so, what's the implication for the UF game?
For a point of reference - I'm a soldier. When deployed, it's best to stay 'switched on' regardless of whether or not you think your current mission could go south - you bring your 'A' Game regardless, it's hard to turn it on at the drop of the hat. Just curious if it's realistic to think that the team will just all of a sudden start playing to their potential.....
So that said, I'm curious what TD's athletes have to say about the Towson game - did our guys just quit before it started? If so, what's the implication for the UF game?
For a point of reference - I'm a soldier. When deployed, it's best to stay 'switched on' regardless of whether or not you think your current mission could go south - you bring your 'A' Game regardless, it's hard to turn it on at the drop of the hat. Just curious if it's realistic to think that the team will just all of a sudden start playing to their potential.....
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Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:17 am to jpbTiger
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For a point of reference - I'm a soldier. When deployed, it's best to stay 'switched on' regardless of whether or not you think your current mission could go south - you bring your 'A' Game regardless, it's hard to turn it on at the drop of the hat. Just curious if it's realistic to think that the team will just all of a sudden start playing to their potential.....
Bet LSU...not Florida!
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:21 am to LSUPHILLY72
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Bet LSU...not Florida!
Always.
Serious question, though. Can a team, throughout the course of a season, just tune out for a game or two, and the come back and play to their potential later?
This post was edited on 10/1/12 at 12:21 am
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:21 am to jpbTiger
It happens. Take opponent lightly and don't play well. Players run out into a partially full stadium with no energy from the crowd and they played flat. I have to give bama fans credit...they show up for every game and I never see empty seats.
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:23 am to Topwater Trout
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I have to give bama fans credit...they show up for every game and I never see empty seats.
Last night in the Ole Miss game there were empty seats everywhere.
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:23 am to Topwater Trout
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Players run out into a partially full stadium with no energy from the crowd
This played a part I'd imagine - it was painfully obvious on TV that no one was there....
Can they recover?
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:25 am to jpbTiger
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Serious question, though. Can a team, throughout the course of a season, just tune out for a game or two, and the come back and play to their potential l
Yes...but my only ISSUE with this LSU Tiger Football Team is they are focused on Nov 3rd...so, yeah, they can lose to an inferior Florida team.
This game is the most important game of the year...this is a MUST WIN GAME!!!
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:26 am to jpbTiger
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jpbTiger
First, thanks for your service for our nation.
I don't think a team/individual's' intensity stays at some peak level for every game. Jimmy Johnson (Miami Hurricanes and Dallas Cowboy's coach) used to say that for only 3-4 games a year could a team peak.
I think we've been on a 3 week vacation. The only game we've had with any buzz was UW and we seemed to bring a much better game to that one. Hopefully, we're done with the sleep walking.
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:27 am to LSUPHILLY72
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they are focused on Nov 3rd.
But is that what effected them in the Towson game? I don't think they were focused on anything at all - the NOV 3rd game or anything else.... They were switched off, just going through the motions....
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:27 am to Topwater Trout
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Can a team, throughout the course of a season, just tune out for a game or two, and the come back and play to their potential later?
It has happened for as long as I can remember, regardless of the coach. This team will get up for Florida like they got up for Washington.
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:29 am to Topwater Trout
quote:You need a new TV. I recommend Samsung.
I have to give bama fans credit...they show up for every game and I never see empty seats.
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:29 am to jpbTiger
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For a point of reference - I'm a soldier. When deployed, it's best to stay 'switched on' regardless of whether or not you think your current mission could go south - you bring your 'A' Game regardless, it's hard to turn it on at the drop of the hat. Just curious if it's realistic to think that the team will just all of a sudden start playing to their potential.....
I think it is slightly different for a soldier than it is for a college football player to bring their A game for any and all missions regardless of the need.
Take any profession (be it sales/advertising/research scientist)and there is the underlying insecurity of the boss threatening you and even then it is tough to have the same intensity on all days.
It is even more tough in sports where the mental aspects/emotional let downs / pride play a very large factor in the execution.
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:30 am to AlwysATgr
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First, thanks for your service for our nation.
No worries man, I love what I do.
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Jimmy Johnson (Miami Hurricanes and Dallas Cowboy's coach) used to say that for only 3-4 games a year could a team peak.
Great perspective, thanks. Hopefully our guys peak at the right time!!!!
The buzz was noticeable for the UW game, hopefully it returns!!!!!Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:32 am to CalTiger
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It is even more tough in sports where the mental aspects/emotional let downs / pride play a very large factor in the execution
I can see that, but judging by the body language, pride was simply not a factor. Our guys were not embarrassed by their performance (though in my opinion they should have been....)
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:34 am to Fishhead
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You need a new TV. I recommend Samsung.
Bama fans>LSU fans. Fact!
Bama, Michigan, Nebraska, and ND all fill the stadium regardless of weather and opponent.
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:40 am to jpbTiger
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Our guys were not embarrassed by their performance
It certainly didnt seem like it. But I think, and hope, that looking back on it this week they will be. I honestly thought coming of the Auburn game would give them a little more emotion for this one even though it was Towson.
Hopefully Towson was the tipping point. THis is a talented team and we have had a brief glimpse at what they are capable of (UW).
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:44 am to jpbTiger
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I can see that, but judging by the body language, pride was simply not a factor. Our guys were not embarrassed by their performance (though in my opinion they should have been....)
It might be confusing but what you saw was an exhibition of arrogance and pride.
The players were beyond embarrassment, in that they felt they could turn it on if need be to win (and win they would) and hence were not bothered to play well in a scrimmage.
They think of it as Tiger Woods playing with a nobody- even if he gives them a 4 stroke handicap for each hole - he is going to pummel them. He is sure not going to be embarrassed because he expects the spectators to know and realizethat he can beat them at any point, however sloppy it gets.
That is pride my friend
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:45 am to jpbTiger
Part of it is LSU was flat. I think it's obvious LSU was resting players like Dworaczyk (who might keep resting), Muncie, Mingo, etc. (yes, I know Mingo played, but I think they are limiting him trying to get him right for the meat of the schedule). That sends a message to the team. Sets the tone. Then you walk out into a rainy, half-empty stadium and, well, we saw what you get.
And part of it is you have to tip your hat to Towson. They play the game well. The Colonial is like the SEC at their level (although the SoCon would argue and so, maybe, would the Big Sky and MVC) so to win it, they have to play the game right. They weren't going to be a team that rolls over the way Idaho (0-5 and bad) rolled over. They would probably take North Texas to the woodshed too.
I'm not saying that because they have great athletes -- they did have some decent ones, but nothing spectacular -- but it just appeared to me that they have a nice program that plays the right way and playing well and putting on a good show meant more to them on that given night than to LSU. I think they'd beat Idaho and North Texas because they'd just play better, not because their athletes are better.
And part of it is you have to tip your hat to Towson. They play the game well. The Colonial is like the SEC at their level (although the SoCon would argue and so, maybe, would the Big Sky and MVC) so to win it, they have to play the game right. They weren't going to be a team that rolls over the way Idaho (0-5 and bad) rolled over. They would probably take North Texas to the woodshed too.
I'm not saying that because they have great athletes -- they did have some decent ones, but nothing spectacular -- but it just appeared to me that they have a nice program that plays the right way and playing well and putting on a good show meant more to them on that given night than to LSU. I think they'd beat Idaho and North Texas because they'd just play better, not because their athletes are better.
This post was edited on 10/1/12 at 12:47 am
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:46 am to CalTiger
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It might be confusing but what you saw was an exhibition of arrogance and pride
I hope you're right.
(And I think you are - makes sense to me.....)
Posted on 10/1/12 at 12:51 am to CourseyCorridor
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but it just appeared to me that they have a nice program that plays the right way and playing well and putting on a good show meant more to then on that given night than to LSU. I think they'd beat Idaho and North Texas because they'd just play better, not because their athletes are better.
yeah, definitely a quality program - I'm hoping they win it all this year, and will probably watch the FCS closer than I usually do and root for them.....
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Part of it is LSU was flat.
But that's my point. Can a team go 'flat' and then get back on their game when they need to, or should the coaches strive to keep them tuned at the highest level at all times? I'd argue that the coaches should work to ensure that at all times, one every play, that the players are switched on - and giving 100%. Maybe it's just engrained in me, but complacency kills.....
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