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Didn't we have a 6-7 page thread before the season started about NIU being on our schedule and how horrible they are? Even if this is a classic trap game, I'm 99.9% sure Bradley will at least win the game.
Didn't we have a 6-7 page thread before the season started about NIU being on our schedule and how horrible they are? Even if this is a classic trap game, I'm 99.9% sure Bradley will at least win the game.
Jason
Yes we did. I'm not sure if I posted or not, but many of our fans didn't think BU should be playing NIU because we have nothing to gain and everything to lose. To me, that's the same reason Illinois doesn't want to play the Braves on a regular basis. What's the difference? Not questioning you Jason, just responding to your post.
Don't be mad a me but this is what I don't get, help me
There are a few posters, I enjoy reading their posts, and apparently our coach, that would prefer to call the NIU game a 'trap game' rather than a regular season non-conference game against a good opponent.
Now if you label it a 'trap game', then I guess no one is held accountable for a bad game, not the coach and not the players if they miss 60% of their shots. After all, it's a 'trap game', we weren't suppose to win because it's a 'trap game'. Why not call it what it is, it's a game.
Maybe we can lead the nation in this, we can start calling all our games 'trap games' before we even play them, that way we won't feel bad IF we lose.
The point I'm trying to make is, why make excuses before we even play a game by calling it a 'trap game'.
And I'm not expecting us to lose, but if we do I sure won't call it a 'trap game' loss.
Don't be mad a me but this is what I don't get, help me
There are a few posters, I enjoy reading their posts, and apparently our coach, that would prefer to call the NIU game a 'trap game' rather than a regular season non-conference game against a good opponent.
Now if you label it a 'trap game', then I guess no one is held accountable for a bad game, not the coach and not the players if they miss 60% of their shots. After all, it's a 'trap game', we weren't suppose to win because it's a 'trap game'. Why not call it what it is, it's a game.
Maybe we can lead the nation in this, we can start calling all our games 'trap games' before we even play them, that way we won't feel bad IF we lose.
The point I'm trying to make is, why make excuses before we even play a game by calling it a 'trap game'.
And I'm not expecting us to lose, but if we do I sure won't call it a 'trap game' loss.
Using that logic didn't Detroit have a "trap season" last year in the NFL?
Don't be mad a me but this is what I don't get, help me
There are a few posters, I enjoy reading their posts, and apparently our coach, that would prefer to call the NIU game a 'trap game' rather than a regular season non-conference game against a good opponent.
Now if you label it a 'trap game', then I guess no one is held accountable for a bad game, not the coach and not the players if they miss 60% of their shots. After all, it's a 'trap game', we weren't suppose to win because it's a 'trap game'. Why not call it what it is, it's a game.
Maybe we can lead the nation in this, we can start calling all our games 'trap games' before we even play them, that way we won't feel bad IF we lose.
The point I'm trying to make is, why make excuses before we even play a game by calling it a 'trap game'.
And I'm not expecting us to lose, but if we do I sure won't call it a 'trap game' loss.
making a mountain I think we are... just a caution by the coach to make sure we are aware of the natural let down after an emotional "W" I doubt he is makin an excuse..
I agree Mrcoachdude. Every coach, at every level will use things like this "trap game" designation to motivate his team, and prevent a letdown. A team's mental attitude always makes a difference in how well they play, and a good coach tries to maximize that factor.
BU Rick, its a trap game because its a game in which NIU could catch Bradley off guard. Its not to say Bradley will be looking ahead to their next game, its just saying if there is any let down from the Illinois game and NIU is hyped to play a better team coming off a big win, they might pull off the victory.
There was also not one poster who said that we should not play NIU. What we said is not on the road! I want to see Illinois give us or SIU the pleasure at least!
"Educate and inform the whole mass of the people...they are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty."
??” Thomas Jefferson
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There was also not one poster who said that we should not play NIU. What we said is not on the road! I want to see Illinois give us or SIU the pleasure at least!
Illinois fans would probably say the same thing about playing Bradley on the road. I do remember the Braves playing NIU in Rockford in Hawk's senior year.
Its not a trap game because we expect to lose or wont be as disappointed if we do, its like others have stated, if we come in and take them less seriously we could be for trouble.
This in from WE's twitter - Beating Northern Illinois will be most important game yet... Lettin the Illinois "W" go and building from here. LETS GET IT!
Sounds like JL has made sure the players are aware NOT to have a let down.
Illinois fans would probably say the same thing about playing Bradley on the road. I do remember the Braves playing NIU in Rockford in Hawk's senior year.
That is what I was saying. I'd like to see UI at least approach us to play them there. I doubt if that invitation is forthcoming anytime soon.
"Educate and inform the whole mass of the people...they are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty."
??” Thomas Jefferson
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