CBJ on Open Practices

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uh, i dont think that is a smart idea, i mean everyone knows we are going to be extremely limited on offense this coming season so why give them a head start at what we might be doing? unless we bait them with plays and run different ones during the games.
 
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govols105 said:
uh, i dont think that is a smart idea, i mean everyone knows we are going to be extremely limited on offense this coming season so why give them a head start at what we might be doing? unless we bait them with plays and run different ones during the games.
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wow you think we have a coach that can out think the other team
 
#4
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IMO, certain parts of practices could be open to the public w/o any issues of concern. That being said, obviously some should not be. Anyone could be spying, and sharing info with teams we play. Let's not forget Ron Zook and Fla.
 
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govols105 said:
uh, i dont think that is a smart idea, i mean everyone knows we are going to be extremely limited on offense this coming season so why give them a head start at what we might be doing? unless we bait them with plays and run different ones during the games.
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its not unheard of for practices to open to the public well at least a portion of them.
Fulmer did it till around 2000ish, Kiff and Pete Carroll did it.
 
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govols105 said:
uh, i dont think that is a smart idea, i mean everyone knows we are going to be extremely limited on offense this coming season so why give them a head start at what we might be doing? unless we bait them with plays and run different ones during the games.
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Can't win with some people...

BJ trying to generate fan interest...
 
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govols105 said:
uh, i dont think that is a smart idea, i mean everyone knows we are going to be extremely limited on offense this coming season so why give them a head start at what we might be doing? unless we bait them with plays and run different ones during the games.
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Reverse psychology... good idea IMO:hi:
 
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Didn't Kiffin do this but didn't allow media extra privileges...in other words they had to stand with the public too? I remember Hyams and Rucker getting pissed about something similar to this.
 
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the problem with open practices isn't spying. it's fans.

it's someone posting on an internet chat forum that an assistant coach yelled at a player for dropping a pass in practice.

then, people hit an internet forum and declare the player has a bad attitude, sucks, and won't make it on the field.

or, a scuffle on field between a couple of players means there is a problem with team chemistry and certain players need to be weeded out.

etc, etc, etc.

you've seen what rumors fly around because of one tweet. imagine open practices and stories/tweets regarding those practices.

not good
 
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99gator said:
the problem with open practices isn't spying. it's fans.

it's someone posting on an internet chat forum that an assistant coach yelled at a player for dropping a pass in practice.

then, people hit an internet forum and declare the player has a bad attitude, sucks, and won't make it on the field.

or, a scuffle on field between a couple of players means there is a problem with team chemistry and certain players need to be weeded out.

etc, etc, etc.

you've seen what rumors fly around because of one tweet. imagine open practices and stories/tweets regarding those practices.

not good
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That would never happen here. :birgits_giggle:
 
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99gator said:
the problem with open practices isn't spying. it's fans.

it's someone posting on an internet chat forum that an assistant coach yelled at a player for dropping a pass in practice.

then, people hit an internet forum and declare the player has a bad attitude, sucks, and won't make it on the field.

or, a scuffle on field between a couple of players means there is a problem with team chemistry and certain players need to be weeded out.

etc, etc, etc.

you've seen what rumors fly around because of one tweet. imagine open practices and stories/tweets regarding those practices.

not good
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I agree with you 100%.

That's a first.
 
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99gator said:
the problem with open practices isn't spying. it's fans.

it's someone posting on an internet chat forum that an assistant coach yelled at a player for dropping a pass in practice.

then, people hit an internet forum and declare the player has a bad attitude, sucks, and won't make it on the field.

or, a scuffle on field between a couple of players means there is a problem with team chemistry and certain players need to be weeded out.

etc, etc, etc.

you've seen what rumors fly around because of one tweet. imagine open practices and stories/tweets regarding those practices.

not good
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Interesting thoughts...didn't consider those.
 
#19
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Might could work if its handled like the media, only certain portions. Maybe limit it to season ticket holders as a perk.
 
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KnoxVillain said:
Interesting thoughts...didn't consider those.
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that's the real reason there aren't open practices much anymore.

that and these programs don't need the local media anymore. local media are no longer necessary to gain exposure for the program. most people don't even get their news from local media outlets. i certainly don't read the gainesville sun to get gator news.

local media gets shut out more and more and that's why they continue to be more and more frustrated. they still think they matter. they don't.
 
#22
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My practices wouldn't be open to public. Give them the spring game for fans and time after practice for media.

Spring game is perfect for pictures, autographs, and seeing the new team and talent.
 
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When I post this on a UF board, I get shouted at and called names, but I think the NCAA should require all teams to hold a certain number (not all) open to the public. Then every team has a level playing field and the fans can get more interested and more involved.
 
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