Pudlugger
11-03-2003, 10:12 AM
There is no question about it, a team that is overconfident will not play up to its level. On the other hand, a team that is perceived by all as the underdog often plays over it's head. That is what happened to La Grange twice this season. First in the AlamoDome, in the first half of the Crystal City game, going 0-0 into the haftime break. In the third quarter the offense got sparked by a great endzone catch by #88 and went on a 41 point scoring spree, never looking back. In Giddings, the offense would play two or three good series get into the red zone and then just fall apart. The result was a game where the Leps dominated in total offense 300+ to 130 yards but lost by 2 points. Hutto is a team that loves to sneak up on overconfident opponents, so the Leps better have learned their lesson and go in there focused. When Hutto beat Giddings last week it should be a wake-up call to the Leps:play well or you will lose. I am confident that the coaches will make sure the Leps understand this.
I think the overconfidence bug has cost both Marlin and Bellville state championships last year. It is a big part of coaching to fine tune a team's attitude between confidence and concentration. You need both to win. :cool:
I think the overconfidence bug has cost both Marlin and Bellville state championships last year. It is a big part of coaching to fine tune a team's attitude between confidence and concentration. You need both to win. :cool: