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Posts: 313 08/06/08 6:22 PM Forum Donor |
Several guys and I were discussing the merits and risks of playing kids both ways. We have a coach over here on the west side who plays his QB both ways. We
all agreed that you want to have your best athletes on the field. However, I think there is a limit to that, especially in D1 high school where you have a
larger talent pool. So, I told these guys I would bring the topic to my Searn brothers and get your thoughts...
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Posts: 510 08/08/08 6:17 PM South-Central Mich. |
I think for the smaller schools, it's an asset to have two-way players. Since most of them will not get the chance that D1-4 schools will get to play DI
ball, it will show other colleges and universities their capabilitiles and get them an opportunity to play DII ball (Or D1). Sure, some two-way players are
going to be exhausted after games and be banged up (increasing the risk of injury), but it's more of a risk for QB's and RB's to go both ways,
since they will most likely be playing CB or S on defense. I've never seen a problem with playing both ways, and I enjoy it more when players take the
extra effort.
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Posts: 34 08/11/08 9:26 AM |
For smaller schools, it's not an option, it's a necessity. I do think that playing both ways can produce a superior athelete, so your star running back
can pick a pass on defense just as easily. Injuries are always a hazard, and they cut both ways when kids play both ways. I guess balanced coaching is key,
knowing you players limitations.
Last Edited By: treeguy07 08/11/08 2:17 PM.
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Posts: 1 10/16/08 9:32 PM |
It's a simple equation. As one of those former two way players, conditioning is key. I was in the best shape of my life as a senior in HS and while I was
tired after playing a full 48 minutes (I left the field for about 3-4 plays a game) I would have had it no other way.
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