Re: Winning rivalry games, is it a skill?
This is sort of OT, but I think there is a 'big game' mentality that some coaches are better at than others. Since I think everyone will agree that rivalry games fit that category, I'll use it.
Using two pro examples, Schotenheimer and Holmgren are said to have had trouble in playoff games because they get too emotional/high-strung for them, and this nervousness gets passed on to the players. Not everyone will agree with these specific examples, esp. since Holmgren has 2 SB appearances and 1 win, but if you agree that such a concept is valid, then surely there are college counterparts as well?
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