Ok, here's the story:
My High School Alma Mater made it to the High School (American) Football playoffs. Heading into the game last Saturday (Dec. 14th), they were 14-0, and averaging close to 45 points per game.
Their opponents (let's call them Team B) in the semi-final matchup (High School playoffs here are 6 rounds at this level), were coming into the game averaging nearly 70 points per game, were the highest-scoring team in the history of High School football, and were also 14-0.
Well, it was an extremely hard-fought game. The halftime score was tied at 0, the first time that Team B had been held scoreless in the first half all season.
My alma mater made a few second-half mistakes which really swung the momentum of the game, and we ended up losing to Team B 29-6, for a 14-1 record.
Well, here's the thing: Apparently, after the game, someone told the coach of my alma mater that he "should be ashamed of himself".
Why? I have no idea. I guess because they lost?
I'm not a big believer in the "moral victory" in sports.
That said, I think the following should be commended:
1. They made it to the 5th round of a six-round playoff.
2. They held the highest scoring team in high school football history to 29 points.
3. They held the same team to a 0-0 tie at halftime.
4. A 14-1 record is a good foundation to build upon.
I really don't understand the logic of this "fan" who said this to the coach. Other than the fact that they were maybe upset...
Just wanted to share and maybe get some thoughts...
My High School Alma Mater made it to the High School (American) Football playoffs. Heading into the game last Saturday (Dec. 14th), they were 14-0, and averaging close to 45 points per game.
Their opponents (let's call them Team B) in the semi-final matchup (High School playoffs here are 6 rounds at this level), were coming into the game averaging nearly 70 points per game, were the highest-scoring team in the history of High School football, and were also 14-0.
Well, it was an extremely hard-fought game. The halftime score was tied at 0, the first time that Team B had been held scoreless in the first half all season.
My alma mater made a few second-half mistakes which really swung the momentum of the game, and we ended up losing to Team B 29-6, for a 14-1 record.
Well, here's the thing: Apparently, after the game, someone told the coach of my alma mater that he "should be ashamed of himself".
Why? I have no idea. I guess because they lost?
I'm not a big believer in the "moral victory" in sports.
That said, I think the following should be commended:
1. They made it to the 5th round of a six-round playoff.
2. They held the highest scoring team in high school football history to 29 points.
3. They held the same team to a 0-0 tie at halftime.
4. A 14-1 record is a good foundation to build upon.
I really don't understand the logic of this "fan" who said this to the coach. Other than the fact that they were maybe upset...
Just wanted to share and maybe get some thoughts...
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