busterramsey Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Sorry, this isn't about the Bills but I'm a newbee to college football and have a question. UB has wrapped up a position in the Mid American Championship game no matter what happens against Kent State. Shouldn't they rest all their starters? Shouldn't they give their freshman QB a start because Willy will be graduating? Am I missing something? Let me know your thoughts please.
8-8 Forever? Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 play the backups. it will be cold and crappy and all kinds of injuries can happen. ford field (mac championship venue) is inside, so no need to get ready for a frostbite game by playing one tomorrow...don't play the starters... just get through this game...
marauderswr80 Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Script the first series as to what they will run against Ball St, then rest the starters and play the 2nd stringers
NicholasCal1 Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 play the seniors for the first quarter
duey Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Injury issue aside, I think that Turner Gill wants his starters to be sharp for next weeks Championship game. I think he'll start sitting guys after halftime.
flomoe Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 I'm just guessing here but wouldn't another win on the schedule, regardless what happens against Ball St., possibly help UB to a bowl game? It might not be a game in late December or early January but it might be some sort of Wednesday Night Bowl in mid December.
Ennjay Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 I'm just guessing here but wouldn't another win on the schedule, regardless what happens against Ball St., possibly help UB to a bowl game? It might not be a game in late December or early January but it might be some sort of Wednesday Night Bowl in mid December. I believe they're already in a bowl game because of tie-in's between certain bowls and the MAC. There are 34 bowls this year (= 68 slots). I don't know if they can upgrade beyond the slot for the MAC #2 team. Does someone else know the particulars for sure?
Charles Romes Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Sorry, this isn't about the Bills but I'm a newbee to college football and have a question. UB has wrapped up a position in the Mid American Championship game no matter what happens against Kent State. Shouldn't they rest all their starters? Shouldn't they give their freshman QB a start because Willy will be graduating? Am I missing something? Let me know your thoughts please. yeah you have a shot at a ten win season (A TEN WIN SEASON!!!) and you rest your starters
busterramsey Posted November 27, 2008 Author Posted November 27, 2008 Turner will want to get to 10 wins. I don't think he would risk Willey, Starks, etc to win 10 games.. My first question is more about protocol, what have other teams done in similar situations? I don't know about NCAA practices.. Does anyone know?
DFITZ1 Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 The lesson's been taught many times. Rest teh starters, or play them sparingly (1st quarter only), and have them ready for next week. Don't let sentimentality cloud wise judgement.
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