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Post by fantom on Aug 17, 2012 10:55:53 GMT -6
Not the game itself, but everything before that.
We have our first scrimmage today at a new school and I have NO idea what to expect. School hasn't started yet and it wouldn't matter to me if it had because I'm retired.
Hanging out at home before game time sucks.
Waiting around the office after we get to school sucks.
The bus ride sucks.
Warmups suck.
That is all.
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Post by wingt74 on Aug 17, 2012 10:57:51 GMT -6
Yeah, we have our first scrim tomorrow morning...not sure I'll sleep much tonight
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Post by olcoach53 on Aug 17, 2012 11:00:33 GMT -6
First scrimmage tonight. Can not wait!!!!! It only means that when Monday rolls around it is GAME WEEK!
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Post by chi5hi on Aug 17, 2012 12:29:16 GMT -6
I don't know...I kind of look forward to it. If I ever feel nervous it's probably because in the back of my mind I think I forgot to teach something. Then I'm sure I'll find out what it was after the scrimmage.
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Post by coachbuck on Aug 17, 2012 13:49:09 GMT -6
Im same way fantom. First real scrimmage tonight. I work nights. I slept four hours, cnt sleep no more. Lovehate it.
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Post by rsmith627 on Aug 17, 2012 14:50:26 GMT -6
Tonight is game night here. I am starting to get restless and just ready to get this thing kicked off.
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Post by jgordon1 on Aug 17, 2012 19:48:49 GMT -6
Yes, I hate all the pregame stuff too...having to teach on gameday is the worst..I wish the games started alot earlier...when I coached in MA the games were on Sat so it wasn't too bad
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Post by fantom on Aug 17, 2012 21:37:48 GMT -6
Im same way fantom. First real scrimmage tonight. I work nights. I slept four hours, cnt sleep no more. Lovehate it. With me it's not nerves. I was a little nervous tonight, not knowing what to expect, but usually nerves aren't a problem. It's boredom. There's a lot of "hurry up and wait" and that drives me nuts. |
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Post by mattyg2787 on Aug 18, 2012 2:35:40 GMT -6
We still have a week until kick off. I never get enough sleep the night before first game. Less nerves, more excitement.
It is boring sitting in your living room alone at 4am cause you can't sleep
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Post by coachbuck on Aug 18, 2012 3:12:47 GMT -6
Thats me also fantom, mattyg2787 its boredom. When I first started coaching I would literally wake up at 1am and stay up all night in anticipation. I also hate warm ups before the game. Im just ready to get the game going. On a good note, we did very well at our scrimmage today. First play of game was an 80td.
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Post by fballcoachg on Aug 18, 2012 8:27:26 GMT -6
Im same way fantom. First real scrimmage tonight. I work nights. I slept four hours, cnt sleep no more. Lovehate it. With me it's not nerves. I was a little nervous tonight, not knowing what to expect, but usually nerves aren't a problem. It's boredom. There's a lot of "hurry up and wait" and that drives me nuts. I'm with you on that, and the constant battle to allow the players to be loose early without getting out of hand to set off the header, I can go without that balancing act and all the waiting but it's part of the beast I suppose. |
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Post by jgordon1 on Aug 18, 2012 14:46:31 GMT -6
I usually sleep well before a game but can never sleep after..win or lose its always what if
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Post by fantom on Aug 18, 2012 14:49:22 GMT -6
I usually sleep well before a game but can never sleep after..win or lose its always what if Same here. |
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Post by coachwoodall on Aug 20, 2012 20:15:16 GMT -6
I work Sunday to Thursday. After that it is up to the players.
Maybe it's my old man in me, but when I lay down, I go to sleep.
I used to not sleep the night before 2 a days/start of fall ball, but now I just go to sleep.
The only thing that keeps me up is my 3 year old. With 3 kidlings, I have found that when I get a chance to sleep, I lay down and sleep.
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Post by WTR on Aug 21, 2012 10:49:40 GMT -6
I hate everything about gameday until the ball is kicked off.
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Post by blb on Aug 21, 2012 11:02:38 GMT -6
Worst 2 1/2 hours of my life.
If we win, it's relief, not exhilaration.
If we lose it's like a state of shock.
Either way I usually can't get to sleep until 2, 2:30 am.
Has gotten worse as I've gotten older. Must be getting dumber.
Only "up" side is makes me make darn sure we're prepared each week so I don't get that feeling more than deserved.
The luxury of coaching is winning. Don't lose when you should've won.
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Post by jgordon1 on Aug 21, 2012 16:26:41 GMT -6
I hear ya about the relief thing
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Post by CoachCP on Aug 22, 2012 6:39:04 GMT -6
Friday is litterally an 18-19 hour work day with my non-teaching job (5 AM till Midnight), with an early wakeup on Saturday for the freshmen games (5-6 AM). Just killer.
Luckily, I'm a sleeper. Only one or two games have kept me up. Maybe its because of all the hours. Only a few positives on game day (the actual game, my hour long lunch break, and the concession stand. Maybe a W, depending on the opponent). I don't even really go out after the games with the coaches most of the time. I'd rather go home, have a beer, watch film if it's up for a little bit, and hit the sack.
I'd fall asleep at the bar.
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