I truly believe if Coach Reed hadnt put the second string in when we were 30 points ahead this game would have had a whole different ending!! We are very lucky to have a head coach that doesnt care about scoring as many points as possible, but getting his underclassmen some experience for the next year. Rankin game being a good example. He put in second string with 2 minutes left in the 3rd quarter when we were 44 points ahead. Coach Reed is a Class Act and we are very proud and lucky to have him as a Head Coach !!!
I just finished charting the film of the Covenant v Throckmortin game and I have to disagree with the first part of your post. First, Throckmortin's biggest lead was 26 points, 46 - 20 at 3:41 left in the second quarter. Covenant scored before the half to make it 46 - 28 at halftime. After that, it was 52 - 28, 52 - 36, 60 -36, 60 - 42, 68 - 42, 68 - 48, 68 -56, 68 - 64, 68 - 72, 76 - 72 and 76 - 80.
Second, five of the six starters for Throckmortin's offense played virtually every down. The only noticeable change is that #40 appears to replace #20 in the second quarter but plays on offense for the rest of the game. Same thing on defense: five of the six starters play virtually every down with #40 replacing #3 early in the second quarter and playing the rest of the game. Of course, a few other players get into the game for a play or two.
I have no doubt that Coach Reed is a class act getting his underclassmen experience when possible and I congratulate Throckmortin for having such a coach. I'm just not sure that this happened in that game and that the final score was affected by purposefully playing underclassman.
Good luck in the Semi's and the Finals!
