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    Default Re: Coach Fired For Running Up Score

    Quote Originally Posted by Don Corleone View Post
    There's a world of difference between playing to win and totally humiliating another team. Covenant had a 90-0 lead and was taking 3-pointers late in the game. Playing against handicapped opponents from Dallas Academy. Does that sound like sportsmanship?
    Who cares about the score of some irrelevant junior match anyway? What's the difference between being beaten and getting trashed?

    The way I see it, this is a win-win. The winning team got some good practice on controlling matches and keeping focus, while the losing team got to know just how bad they are. Add in the fact that the losing team was a bunch of cripples, and they also got to know how it feels to play someone who doesn't treat you special. Win-win-win.


    Keep parents out of every sport.

    EDIT: I have to admit, I haven't got a clue about barbarianball, but if this:

    Quote Originally Posted by Vladimir View Post
    Because they're much harder to hit.
    is true, then it's a good thing. When you've put the score beyond doubt, you can start doing the harder, trickier, magical stuff. Well played. Fire those idiots parents, give the coach and players a medal.
    Last edited by HoreTore; 01-27-2009 at 16:44.
    Still maintain that crying on the pitch should warrant a 3 match ban

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