[shakrat]

There is a useful distinction between "deliberately kept the score down" and "deliberately used a narrow selection of offensive plays," even if the latter leads to the former. I find it credible and praiseworthy that a coach might observe that the opponent is not posing a threat to score, and (with a sufficient lead) accordingly limit their own offensive playcalling, so as to avoid giving information to future opponents. This strategy can appear on the field as offensive ineptitude, if the opponent's defense may be better than its offense, but is ultimately a smart move. I love that we are in a place where we can roll $C, and conserve our resources for more worthy foes.

[shakrat]

There is a useful distinction between "deliberately kept the score down" and "deliberately used a narrow selection of offensive plays," even if the latter leads to the former. I find it credible and praiseworthy that a coach might observe that the opponent is not posing a threat to score, and (with a sufficient lead) accordingly limit their own offensive playcalling, so as to avoid giving information to future opponents. This strategy can appear on the field as offensive ineptitude, if the opponent's defense may be better than its offense, but is ultimately a smart move. I love that we are in a place where we can roll $C, and conserve our resources for more worthy foes.