late to practice

The assumption is there was not a "real" reason they were late. Unfortunately, it shows either non-focus on the issue at hand and/or just didn't care. Either one not good.

Boyd not playing will be unnoticeable; Davis is another issue.
 
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Obviously, but winning the toss in stoolwater may be very tough with B12 officials flipping the coin.

I've never understood this type of punishment though when it has nothing to do with NCAA violations, etc. It punishes the whole team, the fans and the coaches too if it causes a loss.

Why not just make then run til' they puke, make them clean toilets in Jester, make them wear pink dresses to class, but I don't know why it has to be something that punishes everyone and benefits our opponent?
 
BabHorn said:
To drive home the point that an individual's actions have consequences to others besides themselves?
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I'll use the "but" button on this one.

During my HS football daze, if we had an infraction like: late for a team meeting, skipped class, missed practice, popping towels in the shower, etc., that was punishable by a virtually endless number of wind-sprints, bear crawls, wheelbarrows or bleacher steps (coaches choice) AFTER practice (including the normal wind sprints after practice).

The punished were never held out of a game that hurt the team, but we FEARED the punishment of extra sprints, etc. after a practice. I only remember a few guys that got that type punishment and it was a good example to errrrrrrrrbody on the team not to mess up.

I think TH should have had McKnight or some other coach take them out and absolutely gas 'em after an early week practice (you don't do it 2 days before a game).

Just my .02
 
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BabHorn said:
To drive home the point that an individual's actions have consequences to others besides themselves?
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And my point was that the actions they committed SHOULD NOT have consequences to others besides themselves. Just like Worster said, we never had anyone held out of a game either, but I can guarantee the actual punishment was a far greater fear and much greater deterrent than missing a qtr of football.

If it were a crime or NCAA violation my opinion would differ, but that's my .02 for being late to practice.
 
How ironic would it be if a couple of our underclassmen DB's started, played lights out and Boyd and Davis never got their jobs back? Dreaming I know, but it would be poetic.
 
Could Tom be baiting them to pass...and then rush the front three because he knows the freshman backup corners Boyce and Cook provide little or no drop off? That would also keep the ball away from Hill. Hhhmmm
 
I would tell they aren’t going to play in first quarter unless then name the punishment... sprints...run bleachers...
 
My guess is that TH knows what he’s doing, perhaps keeping the team focused. Human nature suggests that more than a few players are probably feeling pretty good about themselves just about now, playing on a top 6 team.

Let me add that the freshmen have a nice opportunity here.
 
horninchicago said:
It's a team. Your individual action may affect the team.
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This is made even more disappointing by the fact that this incident involves two of the seniors. IRC, when TH has been asked about team leaders, he hasn't mentioned either Boyd or Davis. My memory is frequently faulty, so I could be completely wrong.
 
Unfortunately, you have to set the example even if it hurts the team. The rest of the team can now step in and take over the culture. Herman did not hurt the team. These two players did. How do the rest of them feel? They should now police themselves.
 
bystander said:
Unfortunately, you have to set the example even if it hurts the team. The rest of the team can now step in and take over the culture. Herman did not hurt the team. These two players did. How do the rest of them feel? They should now police themselves.
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Like a scene out of "Full Metal Jacket".
 
We don't know the whole story. Didn't these two young men just make Thorpe semifinalists? Just kidding! These coaches have a plan for "team" first, so no matter what these two have accomplished individually, it is all about the team. After practice work was great in our old days, but with limited practice times, players dying, etc., this is the best punishment, for the future of the program rules.
 
It is probably an NCAA violation for them to do stuff before or after practice as there are a limited number of hours they can practice and the NCAA might consider that practice.
 
horninchicago said:
It's a team. Your individual action may affect the team.
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Then punish the whole team with very undesirable extracurricular activities like most coaches do, but why do you want to punish a 7 yr old with cancer who's only hope in life is to see his Longhorns win a game on Saturday?

If you're going to punish the fans then let them call plays, set practice regimen, etc.
 
Boyd has physical talent but very little discipline. I’ve struggled supporting him since the TCU tweet incident two years ago. Go with younger talent.
 
WorsterMan said:
During my HS football daze, if we had an infraction like: late for a team meeting, skipped class, missed practice, popping towels in the shower, etc., that was punishable by a virtually endless number of wind-sprints, bear crawls, wheelbarrows or bleacher steps (coaches choice) AFTER practice (including the normal wind sprints after practice).
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What my HS basketball coach did was even worse. The guy who messed up had to sit in a recliner at center court while the rest of the team ran bleachers, did suicides or burpies, etc. For particularly bad conduct, one teammate was chosen to fan the guy in the recliner, fetch him a drink, etc.

The peer pressure to follow rules was strong.
 
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