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Pressure in College Football

aghcsm

Well-Known Member
Would like to offer some thoughts on what 'pressure' means in college football, and hear some thoughts from others.

Frequently over the last 2-3 years it is mentioned that some team the Buffs are about to play is going to be under a lot of pressure to win, and this is portrayed as an advantage for us. Certainly there's an aspect of pressure on Michigan in the sense that they have to win this Saturday to keep their goals alive, whereas Buff preseason goals will still be achievable regardless of the outcome. But what does this actually mean in terms of game time performance?

Pressure is a frame of mind. If Michigan views CU as an easy win, they will feel very little pre-game pressure. If the Buffs jump out to an early 14-0 lead, stuffing Michigan's offense, the pressure in the minds of Michigan's coaching staff and players will skyrocket.

But then, what does that mean to their performance? The assumption seems to be that pressure is entirely detrimental, presumably resulting in errors of nerves such as passing too cautiously or overthrowing, fumble-fingered receivers, or RBs giving higher priority to getting a first down than ball security. Even offensive linemen might be affected by holding onto defenders in desperation to create a successful play, and DL may jump offsides out of heightened concern to get a quick start. All these liabilities can and do happen under pressure, in addition to FG kicking which needs no further elaboration.

However, pressure can also have a positive impact on performance. In particular, it can enhance concentration and intensity. Envisioning the season going down the drain early in the first half could be a remarkable motivator to pick up the effort, with the outcome depending on whether the Buffs have the wherewithal to resist the counter-attack.

Quarterbacks in particular are unlikely to fail the pressure test, as they are auto-selected from Middle School on as able to deal with pressure. RBs and WRs, on the other hand, are often former QBs that failed the pressure test.

On the other hand, if Michigan enters the contest feeling no pressure because of a perceived weak opponent, and scores two or three unanswered TDs out of the gate, they may never feel pressure the entire game. I do believe this Buff team (like all of MMs teams thus far, IMO) will not quit regardless of the score, and could fight their way back from a deficit, perhaps ultimately putting Michigan under pressure late in the game. But whether pressure is a positive or negative for Michigan's performance can't be taken for granted. It depends a lot in the frame of mind for each individual.
 
If Tupou and Carrel can whip their guys a few times we will see a bunch of holding penalties against their Oline.
 
I think pressure is overrated in football, except for maybe kickers.

Pressure is having zeroes on the clock and having 2 free throws to sink.
 
That happened to us in the state quarterfinals the year before Chris Webber did it.

Almost the same situation, so most of us experienced flashbacks when it happened to Michigan.
 
Would like to offer some thoughts on what 'pressure' means in college football, and hear some thoughts from others.

Frequently over the last 2-3 years it is mentioned that some team the Buffs are about to play is going to be under a lot of pressure to win, and this is portrayed as an advantage for us. Certainly there's an aspect of pressure on Michigan in the sense that they have to win this Saturday to keep their goals alive, whereas Buff preseason goals will still be achievable regardless of the outcome. But what does this actually mean in terms of game time performance?

Pressure is a frame of mind. If Michigan views CU as an easy win, they will feel very little pre-game pressure. If the Buffs jump out to an early 14-0 lead, stuffing Michigan's offense, the pressure in the minds of Michigan's coaching staff and players will skyrocket.

But then, what does that mean to their performance? The assumption seems to be that pressure is entirely detrimental, presumably resulting in errors of nerves such as passing too cautiously or overthrowing, fumble-fingered receivers, or RBs giving higher priority to getting a first down than ball security. Even offensive linemen might be affected by holding onto defenders in desperation to create a successful play, and DL may jump offsides out of heightened concern to get a quick start. All these liabilities can and do happen under pressure, in addition to FG kicking which needs no further elaboration.

However, pressure can also have a positive impact on performance. In particular, it can enhance concentration and intensity. Envisioning the season going down the drain early in the first half could be a remarkable motivator to pick up the effort, with the outcome depending on whether the Buffs have the wherewithal to resist the counter-attack.

Quarterbacks in particular are unlikely to fail the pressure test, as they are auto-selected from Middle School on as able to deal with pressure. RBs and WRs, on the other hand, are often former QBs that failed the pressure test.

On the other hand, if Michigan enters the contest feeling no pressure because of a perceived weak opponent, and scores two or three unanswered TDs out of the gate, they may never feel pressure the entire game. I do believe this Buff team (like all of MMs teams thus far, IMO) will not quit regardless of the score, and could fight their way back from a deficit, perhaps ultimately putting Michigan under pressure late in the game. But whether pressure is a positive or negative for Michigan's performance can't be taken for granted. It depends a lot in the frame of mind for each individual.
this post reminds me of this scene

 
Morgan freeman said time and pressure....

The pressure is on michigan this game.

After the game, the pressure is on the buffs every game to get to 6 wins, if the "pressure" is too much, it will be "time " to move on from dream weaver Mac.
 
Morgan freeman said time and pressure....

The pressure is on michigan this game.

After the game, the pressure is on the buffs every game to get to 6 wins, if the "pressure" is too much, it will be "time " to move on from dream weaver Mac.

Dream Weaver. Nice.

I've just closed my eyes again
Climbed aboard the dream weaver train
Driver take away my worries of today
And leave tomorrow behind

Ooh dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain

Ooh dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain

Though the dawn may be coming soon
There still may be some time
Fly me away to the bright side of the moon
And meet me on the other side

Ooh dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain

Dream weaver
 
Dream Weaver. Nice.

I've just closed my eyes again
Climbed aboard the dream weaver train
Driver take away my worries of today
And leave tomorrow behind

Ooh dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain

Ooh dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain

Though the dawn may be coming soon
There still may be some time
Fly me away to the bright side of the moon
And meet me on the other side

Ooh dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain

Dream weaver
Damn. Take your ****ing meds, SlightlyBuff.

Syko. WTF? Can't you at least act like you're not upset at the season thus far?
 
Damn. Take your ****ing meds, SlightlyBuff.

Syko. WTF? Can't you at least act like you're not upset at the season thus far?


I'm loving these blowouts, you? I will check with you on what to post and when from now on....not.
 
Dream Weaver. Nice.

I've just closed my eyes again
Climbed aboard the dream weaver train
Driver take away my worries of today
And leave tomorrow behind

Ooh dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain

Ooh dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain

Though the dawn may be coming soon
There still may be some time
Fly me away to the bright side of the moon
And meet me on the other side

Ooh dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain

Dream weaver
What a gay song that was.
 
Damn. Take your ****ing meds, SlightlyBuff.

Syko. WTF? Can't you at least act like you're not upset at the season thus far?
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Damn go eat your ****ing babies "Ogress".
Can't you at least act like you're not upset about the word or the words or the song. Or understand it?

Bit of a dick now are ya? Get a grip wiener. Or not.
 
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I'm loving these blowouts, you? I will check with you on what to post and when from now on....not.
I'll try to be helpful.
ogress1paint1.jpg


Damn go eat your ****ing babies "Ogress".
Can't you at least act like you're not upset about the word or the words or the song. Or understand it?

Bit of a dick now are ya? Get a grip wiener. Or not.

NSFW pics of your mom won't persuade me.
 
Glad I don't need to know, or want to know where 'grip weiners' are sold.

ogress1paint1.jpg


Damn go eat your ****ing babies "Ogress".
Can't you at least act like you're not upset about the word or the words or the song. Or understand it?

Bit of a dick now are ya? Get a grip wiener. Or not.
 
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