How about not using the P word and using the C word instead?
Consequences not punishment.
The 2 are not synonymous. Punishment is a consequence, but consequences can be positive and/or negative.
How about not using the P word and using the C word instead?
Consequences not punishment.
Once you hit the state tournament, you're trying to get the best place you can get. If the state doesn't want them to do that, they need to fix their setup. My state has the brackets drawn out for each division at state before the season even starts. And then it's a modified double elimination. Meaning those that lose have a chance for 3rd. Top two undefeated teams play for 1-2.
So if Tenn is going to have a goofy setup like that, then they need to know this type of thing will happen.
t's a terrible example to set for your players and your school, but there are at least 3 or 4 NBA teams tanking on purpose and there isn't nearly this level of discussion about it.
The way HS football playoffs are set here is more ridiculous than the basketball bracket fiasco.
There was a thread on this topic last summer if it was ok to not play our best to go to silver instead of gold. If memory serves me the only time it was OK was to avoid the 8am game
NBA teams might shut down injured players or gut their rosters and plan for the lottery, but I don't believe any coaches or players are trying to lose games or slacking off on the court. If you're an NBA player, it is in your best interest to play as hard as you can every night. Same goes for coaches.