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The coaches that are still in the business are there because they still have jobs. Over the years, a certain body of collective experience has produced what you consider an overly conservative approach in those who coach.

Right, because it's completely impossible for a collection of people to be uncritical about examining the status quo and received wisdom and as a consequence make mistakes frequently and repeatedly. Completely impossible.

Look at the link BC posted, and that's just one of many, many instance where football coaches make decisions that are "safe" by the standards of coaching but make you less likely to win.

[stupac2]

The coaches that are still in the business are there because they still have jobs. Over the years, a certain body of collective experience has produced what you consider an overly conservative approach in those who coach.

Right, because it's completely impossible for a collection of people to be uncritical about examining the status quo and received wisdom and as a consequence make mistakes frequently and repeatedly. Completely impossible.

Look at the link BC posted, and that's just one of many, many instance where football coaches make decisions that are "safe" by the standards of coaching but make you less likely to win.