Mercy Rule

[RookieDude]

origianlly posted by 5 Sport Ref
Blow outs aren't fun for anybody; the players, coaches, refs or fans.

Some might say that is a rather extreme generalization.

Player: Tell that to the guy that sits on the bench as the twelveth man, and rarely sees any action...he might love to get in the game just to show his girlfriend and parents that he can actually particiapate and have fun doing it.

Fans: Tell that to the parent that shows up night after night only to see their kid get in a couple minutes playing time in some mop up action...and now they're going to take away that precious mop up time. Remember, that parent probably cares more about their kid playing than the outcome of the game.

Coaches: Tell that to the Coach that can now play the scrubs with some degree of comfort both in winning and in getting the dudes some PT.

Refs: Tell that to the official that just got his/her first Varsity game...only to have it ended early.


Sure, generally you may be correct in saying most people don't like blowouts...but saying they "aren't fun for ANYBODY" may be a stretch, IMO.

NOTE: We should remember also that this is High School Basketball...not the PROS or College ball. The athletic program is an extension of the classroom...don't punish the less gifted athletes with even less playing time because some of their peers happen to be more gifted...would you take away reading time in the classroom because some kids were getting their assignments done quicker or better?

RD