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Post by tentboy on May 20, 2007 20:32:30 GMT -6
First year head coach looking for some advice. We have one week off each season where you have the option of scheduling a non-league game against opponents from other divisions? How do you feel about keeping the bye week or using it to play? Ours would be the end of October.
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Post by coachjim on May 20, 2007 20:55:56 GMT -6
I'd play. Perfect opportunity to practice new stuff. Avoid injuries though.
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Post by saintrad on May 20, 2007 22:32:44 GMT -6
need to check with your state association before scheduling anything... contact them and then make that choice
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Post by spartancoach on May 21, 2007 6:01:02 GMT -6
My gut reaction would be the same - play a game. However, it seems that every time we get a bye week, we need it because we are nicked up. Sometimes a week to get healthly before a playoff run is welcomed.
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Post by phantom on May 21, 2007 8:05:11 GMT -6
First year head coach looking for some advice. We have one week off each season where you have the option of scheduling a non-league game against opponents from other divisions? How do you feel about keeping the bye week or using it to play? Ours would be the end of October. I think that a lot of it depends on the level that you're coaching and what the rest of your schedule looks like.
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Post by fbdoc on May 21, 2007 12:30:24 GMT -6
Florida has an 11 week season to play 10 total games so everyone gets a BYE week. It's up to the schools to schedule it. If you don't have a built in bye, you need to look at what is best for your team. If there's a program out there that's a sure win for your team, then that might be best. If your schedule is full of very tough games already then maybe a week off will be good for morale.
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Post by coachpoe on May 21, 2007 19:10:30 GMT -6
As a player I hated bye weeks...I wanted to play. Same as a coach, if I have the chance to play a game I am going to play.
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Post by coachdawhip on May 21, 2007 19:12:31 GMT -6
Florida has an 11 week season to play 10 total games so everyone gets a BYE week. Same with Georgia.
My approach to the bye week, if you can win sate with the team play a hard team, if you need a win for morale, make sure you schedule one.
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Post by coachmoore42 on May 21, 2007 21:10:14 GMT -6
My philosophy would be: Early in the season, play the extra game. The guys probably need the experience. Later in the season, take the time off to heal up (hopefully for the playoffs).
I wouldn't want to lose a game we could be playing (like playing 9 when we can play 10), so I would try like everything to get all of the early weeks scheduled first.
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