'canes2004 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I can see getting upset about running up a score if you're talking about kids playing a game... but these are professional teams, professional players, professional coaches... if they can't compete with a particular team, then I say open the flood gates and score as much as you can. The only problem I might have would be if the Pats had a huge lead, and then didn't take precautions to protect their star players by letting the Jr. Varsity come out and finish things up. But that would be a knock against the coaching, not the players. If I'm a professional player, and I'm on the field, you better believe I am always going to try my hardest to defeat the opposition on every single play. +1 Complaints about running up the score are just whining. Agreed. If that happens, Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas will start taking cheap shots at Brady in the 4th quarter. You don't run up the score to embarrass your opponent in the NFL. That's a big no-no. Neither JT or Zach would ever take a cheap shot at Brady. They both realize where they're at right now and both have too much class to do anything to hurt Brady. Now i wouldn't mind someone chase a player out of bounds and chip Bill standing there on the sideline. Wow, i cannot believe how far my beloved Dolphins have fallen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyr0802 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 So scoring points and playing the game for a full 60 minutes is unsportsmanlike? I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. Playing and scoring points are two different things. The other side to this is Brady/Moss playing into the 4th quarter of a meaningless game and either sustaining a serious injury- how much sense is there from any point of view for these guys to play any in the second half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 So scoring points and playing the game for a full 60 minutes is unsportsmanlike? I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. Apparently you don't know the difference between "playing the game" and "running up the score." There's a right and a wrong way to play sports, and "running up the score" falls into the "wrong way" category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROYALWITCHEESE Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Playing and scoring points are two different things. The other side to this is Brady/Moss playing into the 4th quarter of a meaningless game and either sustaining a serious injury- how much sense is there from any point of view for these guys to play any in the second half It's the second quarter. You guys want them to bench their starters in the 2ND FREAKING QUARTER??!! Here's a thought: put up a fight and it's not even an issue. 42-7? LMAO. What a bunch of babies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Playing and scoring points are two different things. The other side to this is Brady/Moss playing into the 4th quarter of a meaningless game and either sustaining a serious injury- how much sense is there from any point of view for these guys to play any in the second half If I were the coach in this situation I'd play my starters through the 3rd and sit them in the 4th but I wouldn't change the play calling and would still stay agressive on offense for the full 60 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Apparently you don't know the difference between "playing the game" and "running up the score." There's a right and a wrong way to play sports, and "running up the score" falls into the "wrong way" category. I don't believe it's possible to run up the score in a professional sports game. They are professional. Again, agree to disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Ronnie Brown injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I don't believe it's possible to run up the score in a professional sports game. They are professional. Again, agree to disagree. You can agree to disagree with the rest of the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Ronnie Brown injured And it just doesn't end. Hope it's not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 You can agree to disagree with the rest of the NFL. I'm fine with that. Play the whole 60 minutes or go find another job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 You can agree to disagree with the rest of the NFL. Bill, should we have a quick trawl around your posts on this subject when Peyton was racking 'em up a couple years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 (edited) Bill, should we have a quick trawl around your posts on this subject when Peyton was racking 'em up a couple years ago? You seem to forget the game in December of that year against the Ravens when the Colts had the ball deep in BAL territory with about a two-score lead late in the 4th. Peyton's next TD would've tied the record, but Dungy told him to take a knee. In the post-game news conference, Peyton said that he took a knee because "there's a right and a wrong way to play the game." In BAL's post-game conference Ray Lewis said that he respected Peyton's decision to respect his opponent, rather than to set a personal record. You also forget the game at DET on Thanksgiving of that year when Peyton got benched after throwing 6 TDs in the first three quarters and the Colts played conservatively to run out the clock. Despite what ceratin people on this board may tell you, there is an unwritten code of conduct in the NFL. Running up the score to embarrass a team or to set personal records is overwhelmingly looked down upon. Edited October 21, 2007 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Ronnie Brown injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I'm fine with that. Play the whole 60 minutes or go find another job. Pats could keep going for 4 quarters, but I don't think Moss has played a full 60 minutes in his entire career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rellen13 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Glad everyone got all worked up about running up scores. Good for the circulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Cassel's in. Kudos to Brady, Moss, et al. for an outstanding performance and kudos to Belichick for playing the game the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 INT for a TD. Put Brady back in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 OK, I won't fault BB for putting Brady back in now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 OK, I won't fault BB for putting Brady back in now. Glad I'm not the only one laughing after that series. Classic watching Brady warm back up before the commercial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Well this gives BB more filling for his weekly Humble Pie, maybe this was all planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Can't imagine how bad Cassel feels right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF409ers Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 That was garbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesMarauders Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I love how all these Indy fans are talking about running up the score hmm maybe they learned that from the Colts it seems to me you never had a problem with it when Indy was doing that when Manning was going for the td record. I remember 1 game when Indy was up by 21 and had the ball 1 and goal on the 4 and guess what they did Manning passed for a TD im sure you thought that was ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Patriots D will get it's A$$ worked off this week in practice.... that was a lazy second half. Dolphins have a decent, up and coming O line, Brown (?) and Lemon is promising but that was a pathetic lack of effort in the second half on D boys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I love how all these Indy fans are talking about running up the score hmm maybe they learned that from the Colts it seems to me you never had a problem with it when Indy was doing that when Manning was going for the td record. I remember 1 game when Indy was up by 21 and had the ball 1 and goal on the 4 and guess what they did Manning passed for a TD im sure you thought that was ok You seem to forget the game in December of that year against the Ravens when the Colts had the ball deep in BAL territory with about a two-score lead late in the 4th. Peyton's next TD would've tied the record, but Dungy told him to take a knee. In the post-game news conference, Peyton said that he took a knee because "there's a right and a wrong way to play the game." In BAL's post-game conference Ray Lewis said that he respected Peyton's decision to respect his opponent, rather than to set a personal record. You also forget the game at DET on Thanksgiving of that year when Peyton got benched after throwing 6 TDs in the first three quarters and the Colts played conservatively to run out the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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