The Dreaded Third Quarter

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by RMSkins

Just curious Tripp, do you still think this trend is just "statistical noise" or do you think it holds some weight after watching yet another pathetic November display by this team?

Still think it's statistical noise.

There's no doubt the team has played worse in the third quarter of the season the last four years compared with the rest of the season, including this year. But do you think that next year, that trend will continue?

I don't see any reason why it would.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Still think it's statistical noise.

There's no doubt the team has played worse in the third quarter of the season the last four years compared with the rest of the season, including this year. But do you think that next year, that trend will continue?

I don't see any reason why it would.

Vinny said an interesting thing on RN last night; (paraphrased) the first 6 games, motivation is easy as a new season starts and everyone has a shot; December motivation is easy if you sniff playoffs; but mid october to Thanksgiving- that is the hardest of the motivational times as it really is a week to week grind.
In that light, late Oct-Nov games do usually lack a lot of definition as teams are jockeying for position, and maybe some other motivation can be used?