Craig, the fact that 99% of the people THINK it's morally wrong might be the
best support for claiming that course must be followed simply because winning
the game was the social contract agreed to between the coach and the world
before the game began, notwithstanding that only .001% ever actually gave any
thought to the question.  However, that doesn't make it "intrinsically" the only
moral and ethical position.  I think a coach who went beyond just the lockstep
thinking might actually be providing a service, even if he isn't morally and
ethically correct until he wins 51% of the people to his way of thinking.

I agree with Vince Lombardi on a seasonal basis.

boB



Craig Roberts wrote:

> My two cents go along with what Nathan said. To quote Vince Lombardi (yes,
> he did say this) "Winning isn't everything, but the will to win is."
>
> In my mind, it's morally AND ethically wrong to set out to lose a game. I
> would be willing to bet (not literally) that 99.99% of the population would
> have a hard time throwing a game (especially because it may seem to help you
> on paper but you don't get a guarantee).
>
> Craig Roberts
>
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