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Based on this, it sounds like his words DO match his actions. Just because the first three games are considered preparation games doesn't mean he plans on losing them. Some players tend to step it up during games versus practice, you won't know which ones until you see them in the actual games. I don't see his words indicating that he plans to go 0-3 to start the season.
What are they preparation for? Practice is preparation for games. Homework is preparation for quizzes. Quizzes are preparation for exams. If his goal was winning these games above all other goals, he wouldn't call them preparation games. I don't see how one could really argue that.
I didn't say he planned on losing them. But he is obviously willing to do things that don't give us the best chance to win. That's easy to accept on a Wednesday behind a computer screen. It's a lot more difficult to accept after sitting in the stands, listening to BYU chants, dumping $$ on tickets, parking, concessions, something way overpriced for the kids, and even paying the cost of parking for a fellow boneyarder going to the game...
I get the long term strategy, but we're coming up on two winnable games. This program needs wins, or he's going to lose the fans. They aren't interested in long term plans. You have to understand this state and this fanbase. We're accustomed to winning. Even the Red Sox fans are now spoiled.