We've all gotten mail from a player whining about his PT. (I've got one now, whining for a mere extra minute or two!)

And we usually have a sound answer for him. But, alas, we have no way to tell him. He might be assuaged by your rationale and wait his turn. Or he might argue back, blind to your superior wisdom :-)

Since the system is already set up to accommodate specific responses to specific coaching actions (redshirt, guarantees, etc.), how hard would it be to allow a specific response in the other direction, i.e., to the player when he challenges your judgment on pt?

There might be a fixed number of responses (check one box) that would be absorbed by the player and precipitate a reply from him. (Like, "you crazy!" or "I get it coach, I want to be a team player.")

Obviously you would need a "Response" thingy in which to choose an answer. And a feedback reply from the player. If he's adamant, you might choose to give him more minutes if you face a significant loss WE or even transfer. His reply would indicate how serious he was.

Some responses might be:

- I'm the coach. I make the decisions, not you.

- I never promised you anything.

- There are (at least) two players at your position who are better and deserve more minutes than you. Be realistic. Your time will come.

- You're a freshman who doesn't yet know our systems. Be patient, when your IQ improves, you will get more playing time.

- You're right (except that simply giving more pt would seem to convey that response.)

Check one box and send it to the player.

Now how silly is that?

where is "you are a scrub over from a previous administration - don't let the door hit you in the ***!"

One of the responses definitely oughta be a promised start and/or minutes for the following season.

I've often thought it would be nice to have a way to respond to the recruit to 'explain' your decision in regards to playing time issues or redshirting. Don't know how difficult it would be to program that into the game but I definitely like the idea.

You can't really use "- You're a freshman who doesn't yet know our systems. Be patient, when your IQ improves, you will get more playing time." because if a FR is complaining, its because you promised him he'd get those minutes. Also, you don't need 5 different replies that all say the same you aren't getting minutes.




It should be simply and just say "ok, you got it." or something along the lines of trying to work him in, but no promises. Another option of no, you haven't earned them with your stats etc. Lastly, a option to promise him time the next season because the guys ahead of him are playing better then expected or whatever.

dogget, you could truthfully say, "I only coach 5 minutes/game. Why should YOU play more than that?"

DACJ501, I "Love It", I'm battling that problem this year on my team. I can't wait for next seasons recruiting to start so I can get rid of them, i.e. I have more than one.

Quote: Originally posted by alblack56 on 4/10/2010dogget, you could truthfully say, "I only coach 5 minutes/game. Why should YOU play more than that?"

al, that's what we call a 'dangerous admission' or an 'admission against interest.' My agent told me to never never let the truth become an impediment to my career.