Despite being left a man up after Darragh McCarthy’s sending off, Tipperary struggled to capitalize on their numerical advantage, indicating issues in game management despite showing resilience and collective spirit.
There is no science to it. You go play. We will manage minutes and manage things as best as we can.
Rúaidhrà O'Connor argues the team deserves a C- for their Six Nations performance, highlighting four wins but a failure to secure bonus points due to game management.
When you play too much with your heart, your head stops working, and with a two-goal advantage you have to control the game. When there is a team that already have it lost, there are risks.
"The Middle Eight is a critical concept in football strategy, describing the key eight minutes that can influence the game's outcome significantly. Teams that master this period often dictate the flow of the game."
Washington's performance against the Bears highlighted critical coaching decisions that could have sealed a decisive victory, raising questions about Dan Quinn's game management under pressure.