rightwinger
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5 scores remain 5 scores.
Glad I could clear that up for you
Edited to add
But the question isn't really the score, it's the "feelings" of the team on the short in of the score. I have no problem with a reasonable mercy rule (although losing by a mercy rule is still a bummer). The question is, whose more at fault and who should be fined. The answer is we should not fine excellence. THAT is a terrible example for the kids.
A two score deficit in football with 5 minutes left is not the same as a two score deficit in baseball with an inning left
I see very little difference, especially considering hurry up offenses, onside kicks and time outs in football. In both cases you need 2 scores with plenty of time. The main difference is, in football the two scores can actually win the game, in baseball two scores just creates a tie.
I have rarely seen a football team overcome a two score deficit with five minutes left
I have often seen a baseball team come back from a two score deficit in the ninth inning