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Post by emptybackfield on Nov 2, 2009 8:26:39 GMT -6
I know common scores aren't always an accurate indicator, but we're facing a team on the road that put a beatdown on a team that beat us by 30.
Any words of wisdom to get the kids to believe? Any quotes or themes?
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Post by bigsandwich on Nov 2, 2009 8:33:36 GMT -6
We have the # 9 team in the state this week and then in the first round we will have the # 5 team. We are in the same boat. We will be working to convince them all week. I think the first thing is for the coaches to believe.
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Post by emptybackfield on Nov 2, 2009 8:56:37 GMT -6
Best of luck. You don't have to be better than them for the entire season, for the entire week, just 48 minutes!
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Post by coachtut on Nov 2, 2009 9:14:13 GMT -6
I know common scores aren't always an accurate indicator, but we're facing a team on the road that put a beatdown on a team that beat us by 30. Any words of wisdom to get the kids to believe? Any quotes or themes? Tell them that there are things that coaches can do to help them. (shorten the game) Then explain that execution and a good week of practice are paramount. And of course the old, "They tie their shoes just like you do" speech  |
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 2, 2009 11:07:48 GMT -6
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There realy isn't any magical quote, story that will make them play better. We were in this situation alot this year and when we played a team we know was alot better than us, we spent the whole week focusing on US rather than them. I told my guys "we can't control how they will play, but we can control how we will play". I would focus on our execution, and emphasizing that the team that makes the least amount of mistakes will win. Also, make sure to tell them to have fun, its the playoffs and not everyone gets a chance to be there. Good luck
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Post by td4tc on Nov 2, 2009 19:19:11 GMT -6
best chance for upset is to win special teams.have some form of onside Kick(despite giving them field position) and have a pass and run fake punt ready.. fake reverse on kick off(easy). find a way to block a punt (bring 10)....and defense swarm and punch the ball out..
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Post by redandwhite on Nov 2, 2009 21:09:29 GMT -6
Use the Herb Brooks "Miracle on Ice" Speech. You'll need to provide them with some background, since many coaches weren't even around in '80!
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