Is stealing signals cheating or good coaching?
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Depends. If it’s a private school doing it it’s wrong every time.
If it’s a public playing a private I see no problem with it.
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If it’s a public playing a private I see no problem with it.
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If you pick up the calls during the game, that’s on the other team for being shitty with their signals
Agree! If filming for that purpose while scouting….blatant cheating … (see Michigan Wolverines 2023)
Not cheating if you can pick it up from game film, but no sending scouts to games with cameras focused on the sideline 🚫
Exactly. Every coach in the state looks to see if they can see it on the film they receive. Literally everyone
If there is a rule against it, it’s unethical to break the rule. If there isn’t, then do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.
But with the Astros it’s what they did with the sign. Not necessarily stealing it.
If they yelled out their play calls, are you supposed to pretend not to hear it? Would it be unethical to change your defensive call to one that is more advantageous if they scream out “29 Buck?” Likewise, if they broadcast their play calls for all to see, should you pretend you don’t see it?
You can also run the play in if you don't want your signals interpreted
….”good sportsmanship, professionalism, and conduct”….
Up to the member school to ensure all associated with the activity conduct themselves…
So if a person videos a team for the sole purpose of interpreting their signs ….??? Up to the school to decide (
Up to the member school to ensure all associated with the activity conduct themselves…
So if a person videos a team for the sole purpose of interpreting their signs ….??? Up to the school to decide (
You mean like after a play is ran, the QB goes towards the sideline, the coach tells him the next play, and he then tells the rest of the huddle? What about you have an extra WR who runs in the next play call, and at the same time a WR on the field comes off. In the old days they called that "the superintendent's son's position". Darn the luck when they actually passed the ball it was his turn to be on the sideline.
Maybe have your players remember numbers that correspond with the play. I mean if you can't come up with a way to fool the other team you deserve to have it stolen. I even kept old numbers from previous game but changed the play from a team played earlier. Caught them several times thinking they knew our play.
Just curious on everyone's opinion, seems like it's 50/50. Some have strong opinions one way or the other, no hidden agenda believe it or not
Run it in with the WR. Makes you keep your play calls from sounding like Gruden.
