viking
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Post by viking on Oct 18, 2007 21:31:55 GMT -6
2 players, as good as any in the state at their position in my opinion, QB/CB and FB/LB. Both sprained / twisted ankles in last weeks game. Both have made tremendous recoveries this week. Both have passed all incremental tests the past couple days, have done some controlled drills, but taken no reps in team time. We are undefeated and I think we could go deep in the playoffs, if we make it. We have 2 games left against very good teams. I think we could win without the two before mentioned players, but we are obviously better with them. We have to win one of two to make the playoffs. My philosophy is to play 9 one game seasons and take it one game / day at a time. I also have the responsibility to do what is best for the long term. I doubt either player will be at 100%, but would probably be better than their replacements - although again I think we could still win the games without them. Sitting them for one week would probably ensure that they were healthy for the final week of the season, and any games we might get to play in the playoffs. Do we let them try it if they seem ok to play or make them sit it out and get better healed for next Friday?
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Post by los on Oct 19, 2007 3:29:55 GMT -6
They could certainly try to play if they want? The pain will let them know if they made the right choice or not! If the kids limping bad or hobbled though I'd take them out or not let them try at all, toes, feet and ankles may not always seem like "big deal" injuries but they sure can be!
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viking
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Post by viking on Oct 19, 2007 8:36:23 GMT -6
I hear you. I am afraid waiting until they start limping may be too late and may cost us more game time down the road when if they rested for one more week before really putting it to the test, they could 100% for the rest of the way. Then I think they could get hurt any time, and body part and to follow our philosophy that we take it one game at a time and live each day like it was our last.
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Post by tog on Oct 19, 2007 8:38:21 GMT -6
unless it is crucial for the playoffs rest em and get some work for the subs it may come in handy later
plus you can always stick em back in there for a spark
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