Is running up the score a big deal?

KazooSkinsFan · Post by **KazooSkinsFan** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:16 pm

I just don't think it's a big deal and I think whining about our getting our tails kicked makes it MORE embarassing to us as a team. You beat us and wouldn't stop, boo hoo. My 12 year old daughter, football fan, soccer player thinks it's an insult to NOT run up the score. She thinks that's rubbing in that you suck more then doing it. I don't go that far, but if your head was just handed to you, shouldn't you focus on getting better enough to stop it rather then whining the other team into stopping?

Bob 0119 · Post by **Bob 0119** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:59 pm

As this has more to do with philosophy in general, I've moved it to the lounge.

Running up the score is poor sportsmanhip.

You play to win the game, sure.

You beat your opponent, yep.

You've got your opponent down so far they may never see daylight again, you don't need to go for it on fourth down just to add to your lead.

I'm not saying slack off altogether, or to turn your back on your opponent to let them back into the game, but if they stop you on third down, kick the field goal, or punt.

What's the point of additional scoring? You're already winning by 35-points, what's another 7 points but a directed insult?

If you're going to insult someone, than you can expect to be criticized...by everyone.

Except for those who root for the bully.

Those who believe that a boxing match shoulodn't be called just because one of the opponents has been knocked out. Hit 'em again I say! He can't stop you, he deserves it! He should have stayed conscious!

I'd love to hear Bellicheat's views on running up the score when he's on the losing end of it.

Of course, knowing him, he'll just blame his team for not playing better.

murray · Post by **murray** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:43 pm

How is this story for running up the score:
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2008/09/09/slovakia-womens-hockey.html
The Slovakian women's hockey team beat Bulgaria today by an unbelievable margin of 82-0 in an Olympic qualifying game. More than a goal a minute. I am guessing that Bulgaria isn't going to qualify for the Olympics.

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:08 am

If you don't like being scored on then stop them I say.

I mean, sure, you're up by a bunch you might bring in some backups or something, but go for the throat, especially in the pros. These guys are grown ups.

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:35 am

I coach Pop Warner and if we beat a team by more than 28 we lose!!
Not sure I agree with that but than I don't like running up the score either. I think it gives your players a false sense of how good they really are and can hurt you down the line. Plus I love seeing all the kids play and I'm always thinking about next year, way more productive to get your 2nd and 3rd string players in the game than it is to run up a score. I always notice a difference (in the kids who don't get to play much) in the first practice after a game where they got to play...they hustle more and their more aggressive.

langleyparkjoe · Post by **langleyparkjoe** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:44 am

murray wrote:How is this story for running up the score:
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2008/09/09/slovakia-womens-hockey.html
The Slovakian women's hockey team beat Bulgaria today by an unbelievable margin of 82-0 in an Olympic qualifying game. More than a goal a minute. I am guessing that Bulgaria isn't going to qualify for the Olympics.

Good Lord! Funny thing is the 20-0 whuppin the men's team did before was crucial enough!

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:17 am

Did Bulgaria have a goalie? I would think just standing in front of the net, you would block a few shots, even if you weren't trying to.

Also, in the highest scoring game in NFL history, where the Redskins beat the Giants 72-41, Sam Huff called a TO so that we could kick a FG at the end. It was payback for the Giants trading him before the season began.

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:34 am

JSPB22 wrote:Did Bulgaria have a goalie? I would think just standing in front of the net, you would block a few shots, even if you weren't trying to.

Also, in the highest scoring game in NFL history, where the Redskins beat the Giants 72-41, Sam Huff called a TO so that we could kick a FG at the end. It was payback for the Giants trading him before the season began.

I'm thinking they had a three point line?

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:55 pm

I'm kinda on both sides of the isle on this one. I agree running up the score can be viewed as poor sportsmanship. But I can also see how the losing team could be offended by the winning team giving up and taking a knee. It's like adding insult to injury.

In college football, however, teams have to run up the score, as much as possible. The way the BCS is set up, when it comes to tiebreakers late in the season, points scored and point differentials are calculated and taken into consideration.

KazooSkinsFan · Post by **KazooSkinsFan** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:14 pm

DEHog wrote:I coach Pop Warner and if we beat a team by more than 28 we lose!!
Not sure I agree with that but than I don't like running up the score either. I think it gives your players a false sense of how good they really are and can hurt you down the line. Plus I love seeing all the kids play and I'm always thinking about next year, way more productive to get your 2nd and 3rd string players in the game than it is to run up a score. I always notice a difference (in the kids who don't get to play much) in the first practice after a game where they got to play...they hustle more and their more aggressive.

I agree with you that I don't want to do it. I would agree that it's not very gracious. You could at least call a more conservative game even if you don't fall on the ball. I just think when A does that to B and B's all whiney about it they look worse then A did for doing it to them.

ChocolateMilk · Post by **ChocolateMilk** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:01 am

IMO if they cant stop you, why stop? i mean yeah dont go for it on 4th and 1. but dont let up justs cuz you have a good lead. i mean the other team isnt going to just give up cuz theyre down by so many points. you play until the last whistle.

Bob 0119 · Post by **Bob 0119** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:21 pm

I'm certainly not advocating that a team should start trying to throw the game once they have a big lead, because yes I agree that's even more insulting.

I wasn't upset with the Patriots when they had a 40-point lead, I was upset with the Redskins for allowing it to get that high.

I became upset with the Patriots when they chose to go for it on fourth down. That showed me that they were out for more than just a W, they were out for total humiliation.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:30 pm

I see some bitter tears in that poll result. :lol:

Nobody would be complaining if Gibbs 2.0 had the nads to let the offense score more than 14 points a game before shutting it down. Only the losing team cares.

* It shouldn't be allowed in pee-wee leagues.

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