the key game on your team's schedule.
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USD,
I think PSSJ's comment is probably a good description "hybrid" and why there might be confusion. Sophomores can play in this game prior to each weeks varsity game without restrictions, other than quarters of total play. If a Jr. or Sr. plays in this game they would not be eligible to play in the varsity game later on that evening. This is my understanding of the way things have been setup and will proceed this season. This in effect is therefore not a Sophomore team and actually JV in my opinion.
I think PSSJ's comment is probably a good description "hybrid" and why there might be confusion. Sophomores can play in this game prior to each weeks varsity game without restrictions, other than quarters of total play. If a Jr. or Sr. plays in this game they would not be eligible to play in the varsity game later on that evening. This is my understanding of the way things have been setup and will proceed this season. This in effect is therefore not a Sophomore team and actually JV in my opinion.
If playing in the JV game voids your eligibility for the Varsity game why would you play them on Friday night instead of Saturday morning? Getting as many kids as possible involved in the JV is much better for a program then holding kids out because they may be needed.
Clown,
Who said anyone was being held out that would play in the varsity game. If you are not a player that will typically play In the varsity game then you'll play. If you're a freshman or sophomore and you're needed on varsity as long as you didn't exhaust your max quarters you can play. If you happen to be a Jr. or Sr. playing on JV it's just unlikely you will be needed in that weeks Varsity game and its more important to get game snaps at your position than not. Again outside of Illinois if you speak of "sophomore football" people will tilt their head and say what's that...oh you mean a second year of freshman football, and then break out laughing!
Who said anyone was being held out that would play in the varsity game. If you are not a player that will typically play In the varsity game then you'll play. If you're a freshman or sophomore and you're needed on varsity as long as you didn't exhaust your max quarters you can play. If you happen to be a Jr. or Sr. playing on JV it's just unlikely you will be needed in that weeks Varsity game and its more important to get game snaps at your position than not. Again outside of Illinois if you speak of "sophomore football" people will tilt their head and say what's that...oh you mean a second year of freshman football, and then break out laughing!
MC140,
Is that a question? Please explain what you mean, it's not designed to keep anyone out but rather give all a chance to play at a "varsity level" rather than a silly second year of Freshman football.
Is that a question? Please explain what you mean, it's not designed to keep anyone out but rather give all a chance to play at a "varsity level" rather than a silly second year of Freshman football.
Numbers are an issue at most places. Juniors and Seniors will not want to play if they only play with the Sophomores in the game before the Varsity on Friday night. While most of those kids will not help on the Varsity in Friday night games, they are needed for practice. A Monday game and still eligible to play on Friday is a different story.
MC,
You are entitled to your opinion but my experience and opinion differ. As a side note there is certainly no rule against any team exclusively using their sophomores.
You are entitled to your opinion but my experience and opinion differ. As a side note there is certainly no rule against any team exclusively using their sophomores.
Considering the magnitude of the game, 21-0 is getting handled pretty well.
I also am merely talking 2014 also. That team as mentioned was a generational squad. This were head and shoulders above ALL the 6A competition.
I like it a lot better as it provide a better game atmosphere. Playing right before varsity is okay for basketball but, I am not a big fan for football.
