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In response to "Why would -anyone- tank? "Hello? You play to win the game." -- nm" by David

Because winning could be a short-term negative?

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Nov 20 '17, 11:52

granted, in the NFL, that's less a concern since you can suck and then get good rather quickly...but some leagues (NBA), being in the middle of the pack as a last-seed playoff team is just a recipe for continued mediocrity.

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Tanking's a terrible idea in every sport. And it's ignoble. -- nm - David Nov 20, 11:56 1
- In football, it's a terrible idea. - Will Hunting Nov 20, 11:59

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Because winning could be a short-term negative?

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