Ben DuBose
@bendubose.bsky.social
Media content person. Likes include Houston and Mizzou sports, and dogs.
rocketswire.usatoday.com, clutchfans.net
rocketswire.usatoday.com, clutchfans.net
99.99% of this just comes down to the fan experience, it makes for a more enjoyable watch if the game "stays alive" for as long as possible. So, fans and media *want* a one possession game, for enjoyment purposes.
But it shouldn't be conflated with actual game strategy
But it shouldn't be conflated with actual game strategy
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
99.99% of this just comes down to the fan experience, it makes for a more enjoyable watch if the game "stays alive" for as long as possible. So, fans and media *want* a one possession game, for enjoyment purposes.
But it shouldn't be conflated with actual game strategy
But it shouldn't be conflated with actual game strategy
Also, the funniest explanations involve "but psychology."
The Bears (who never ran a passing play) went on to pick up a first down before being stopped. I guess the Eagles were demoralized, but then regrouped to make a stop when the odds of winning were even less likely?
Holy mental gymnastics
The Bears (who never ran a passing play) went on to pick up a first down before being stopped. I guess the Eagles were demoralized, but then regrouped to make a stop when the odds of winning were even less likely?
Holy mental gymnastics
November 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Also, the funniest explanations involve "but psychology."
The Bears (who never ran a passing play) went on to pick up a first down before being stopped. I guess the Eagles were demoralized, but then regrouped to make a stop when the odds of winning were even less likely?
Holy mental gymnastics
The Bears (who never ran a passing play) went on to pick up a first down before being stopped. I guess the Eagles were demoralized, but then regrouped to make a stop when the odds of winning were even less likely?
Holy mental gymnastics
"But if you don't get it, the game is over."
No, there are still 3:00 left. That's a quitter's mentality. It's giving you the information you need to best optimize those remaining 3:00 for your interests.
No, there are still 3:00 left. That's a quitter's mentality. It's giving you the information you need to best optimize those remaining 3:00 for your interests.
November 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
"But if you don't get it, the game is over."
No, there are still 3:00 left. That's a quitter's mentality. It's giving you the information you need to best optimize those remaining 3:00 for your interests.
No, there are still 3:00 left. That's a quitter's mentality. It's giving you the information you need to best optimize those remaining 3:00 for your interests.
I would recommend divorce
November 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I would recommend divorce
#ToughScene
(P.S. As always, it’s funny when the players/coaches of the person’s own team directly contradict the preferred narrative. Cough.)
(P.S. As always, it’s funny when the players/coaches of the person’s own team directly contradict the preferred narrative. Cough.)
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#ToughScene
(P.S. As always, it’s funny when the players/coaches of the person’s own team directly contradict the preferred narrative. Cough.)
(P.S. As always, it’s funny when the players/coaches of the person’s own team directly contradict the preferred narrative. Cough.)
The face of American basketball, statistically proven
November 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The face of American basketball, statistically proven
Say it with your chest
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Say it with your chest
This guy is a clown and a perfect example of Craig Ackerman's #BayAreaMedia rant a few years ago, but lol at the juxtaposition here.
Do these games matter, or not? I guess it depends on whatever narrative or column you want to sell.
Do these games matter, or not? I guess it depends on whatever narrative or column you want to sell.
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This guy is a clown and a perfect example of Craig Ackerman's #BayAreaMedia rant a few years ago, but lol at the juxtaposition here.
Do these games matter, or not? I guess it depends on whatever narrative or column you want to sell.
Do these games matter, or not? I guess it depends on whatever narrative or column you want to sell.
Quite frankly, there is nothing more beneficial to the health of a sport than players/coaches taking regular-season games seriously
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Quite frankly, there is nothing more beneficial to the health of a sport than players/coaches taking regular-season games seriously