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[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by twocentsworth

Well said!

I agree that it's well said, however, I always hate to be put in a situation where I am forced to "read the mind" of a player.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I agree that it's well said, however, I always hate to be put in a situation where I am forced to "read the mind" of a player.

I'll say that sometimes the ball bounces so high or far that player motive doesn't matter.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I agree that it's well said, however, I always hate to be put in a situation where I am forced to "read the mind" of a player.

That's not that hard, but try to read the "mind" of a coach. I don't think you can "read" a vacuum.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

That's not that hard, but try to read the "mind" of a coach. I don't think you can "read" a vacuum.

I see Mark:

a) is feeling better,

b) has access to a computer again,

c) is in the holiday spirit,

d) all of the above.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by grunewar

I see Mark:
a) is feeling better,
b) has access to a computer again,
c) is in the holiday spirit,
d) all of the above.

e) can no longer toss around the "pigskin" with the family after Thanksgiving dinner without dealing with some deep, philosophical, moral, questions.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I agree that it's well said, however, I always hate to be put in a situation where I am forced to "read the mind" of a player.

You don't need to read the mind of the player. You need to know the situation and observe the reaction. It is usually pretty obvious why they do things.