If we clinch before next week, should we rest our starters

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- 11/13/2021 at 6:25 PM #156872
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  chinngiskhaan
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  Against Oregon and/or Colorado? Maybe not all of them, but anyway who could use the rest?
- 11/13/2021 at 6:27 PM #156873
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  Itacoatiara22
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  No.
- 11/13/2021 at 6:29 PM #156874
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  AZUteFan
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  Yes! Nothing left to play for if we have the South locked up. Risk of injury does not outweigh any reward from playing against Oregon and/or Colorado.
  
  If we are sitting guys like Tavion Thomas against U of A when there is a lot at stake, no reason to play them when the game is literally meaningless in the grand scheme of things.
  - 11/13/2021 at 8:59 PM #156928
    
    Vuksi
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    I disagree. If they don’t play against Oregon and lose not only is their confidence in question but they may second guess themselves in the conference championship game
- 11/13/2021 at 6:29 PM #156876
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  richute
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  In my opinion rest for multiple weeks like that would without doubt lead to them coming out rusty. Maybe if you count what Thomas did today as rest then yeah. I think we want to win as many games as possible.
- 11/13/2021 at 6:35 PM #156880
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  ProudUte
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  NO NO NO!!
  - 11/13/2021 at 6:39 PM #156883
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    ProudUte, I am with you on not sitting players when the games mean something. But if the South is locked up and we have our ticket punched on Dec 3rd, we need to be at full strength and healthy. I’d rather have a healthy Rising and Thomas in the CCG rather than a meaningless game against Colorado the day after Thanksgiving.
    - 11/13/2021 at 6:44 PM #156888
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      Central Coast Ute
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      Sitting for three weeks, which is what it would be by the time they play again would be detrimental.maybe don’t play them as much, but they can’t sit that long.
      - 11/13/2021 at 6:51 PM #156891
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        I think it depends on the player. If Tavion really wasn’t in a position to play against U of A today, game that has a lot on the line, should he be playing in a game that has no bearing on winning the South?
        
        I am not suggesting we roll out the walk-ons and get drilled. But if we have guys that are dinged up, then why would you risk it? It’s essentially a bye week.
    - 11/13/2021 at 6:50 PM #156890
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      I want to win. I would hate to lose two games and then win the championship. That would make us 8-5. Winning the South is indeed important, but we should play every game to win. If we have someone who had nagging injuries, that’s a different story. I would NEVER sit a healthy player. But, that’s me.
      - 11/13/2021 at 6:52 PM #156892
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        Itacoatiara22
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        This times a million. Play to win, not to rest.
      - 11/13/2021 at 6:54 PM #156893
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        AZUteFan
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        Agree with you! Problem is we are not healthy at several critical positions. We aren’t talking about sitting the whole team. The OP is asking if we play it cautious with guys that are banged up.
        
        And I would also suggest no designed QB runs for Rising and basically put him in bubble wrap for both games.
- 11/13/2021 at 6:41 PM #156885
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  Johnny
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  We need to destroy Oregon. Period
  - 11/13/2021 at 6:43 PM #156886
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    AZUteFan
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    Right on Dec 3rd, we need to destroy Oregon. Would be nice to be as healthy as possible.
- 11/13/2021 at 6:55 PM #156894
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  Northendzone Ute5
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  You play to win the game!! Right Herm?
  - 11/13/2021 at 7:00 PM #156897
    
    Tednab
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    at least the backup QB needs more playing time .. this team is completely different, should Rising get hurt
- 11/13/2021 at 6:56 PM #156895
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  UteBacker
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  In the NFL, yes. In college, no.
- 11/13/2021 at 7:00 PM #156896
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  Northendzone Ute5
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  A culture of winning in college is important. If you have a division clinched in the NFL, that’s different.
- 11/13/2021 at 7:04 PM #156898
  
  Utah5410
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  I see your point… to REST. But No, it’s not in Kyle’s or This programs DNA to mail it in. Kyle believes you line up the best 11 and play…. Could he rest guys who are banged up but could play if they had too. Sure. But, Kyle already does that.
- 11/13/2021 at 7:07 PM #156899
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  Central Coast Ute
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  Winning is good for recruiting, losing is bad. I don’t see any scenario where losing is ok.
  - 11/13/2021 at 10:01 PM #156950
    
    chinngiskhaan
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    Yeah, I get that… but losing is more okay if it’s clear you aren’t even attempting to win because your spot in the CCG is already locked up.
    
    I’m not suggesting we should rest our starters, but it’s an interesting discussion.
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