Blowouts have ALWAYS been around, and happened more than most would think, the only difference is the internet sites and boards such as BGP. Much easier to see almost every score in the state.

 

Yes, it was in a college game, but UK was down at LSU by 31 at the half, UK put it together and won by 4! I have seen HS teams down by 11 + with less than 1 1/2 minutes to play that end up winning games.

 

No mercy rule is necessary. I've seen teams come back from 25 points down.

 

Me too, on both and once momentum has change it can be almost impossible to stop!

Good coaches usually take care of that :isurrender:

Bad coaches get talked about on BGP ::taz:

 

NO !

 

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It aint broke so don't try to fix it! No mercy no way.

Scheduling is the key.

Scheduling is the key.

 

Exactly:thumb:

Here is the simple answer ! Is there a mercy rule in everyday life???? Or when the chips are down or when you are getting mugged, or your company is being bought out by the bigger corp against your will, etc. etc. etc.!!!!!!!!!!

I dont think there is a need for a mercy rule but I could see something to the effect of maybe having a running clock anytime the score is above 35 points. That way both teams can actually finish out the game and if that team does get hot and start to make a come back then the clock resumes normally. This would also make the other team play to keep the lead.

I really dont believe in a mercy rule because I am old at heart and still think anything can happen. IMO even if some people that read this might think different but anything below 35(15 is way too low) is a chance and all anyone can ask for is a chance.

Scheduling is the key.

 

If you dont want a mercy rule, then dont schedule someone who is capable of beating you by 50. NOt much fun. Very good point MR. A

A mercy rule shouldn't be a consideration, IMO, in a competitive environment. You may get whipped if you play a team far better than you, and that's just part of the deal. Truth be told, coaches who get beat by large margins typically aren't the ones that whine about it, if you'll notice.

 

But "whippings" also bring opportunities for both teams - the winning team gets the chance to rest their regulars and work the subs (who need the work, particularly if an injury fells a starter!), and the losing team learns how to elevate their game and what they must do to contend with the better teams.

 

With good coaches, a blowout can still be a win-win for both teams.

 

I coached a 10-11 year old team in a rec league this week...we got blown out by 20, 26-6. They (the officials) wanted to turn off the scoreboard when the other team got up by 15. I convinced them not to. Being handed your hat is part of life, and I didn't want to cheat my kids of a learning experience. We actually didn't play that badly; the other team was much, much bigger and better. The truth is, we learn from losses (or, we should), and the final margin can be part of that learning process. Trying to hide the final score serves no purpose.

 

That doesn't mean a coach should still be pressing with a 70 point lead in the fourth so he can give the losing team a learning experience... Good sportsmanship is still good sportsmanship...