I asked Gemini...
"Okay, here's a simpler explanation of why football coaches like Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns sometimes plan their first few plays ahead of time, even if it seems a little silly sometimes:
Imagine you're playing a video game against a tough opponent. You don't know exactly what they're going to do, right? Football is similar. Coaches don't know exactly what the other team will do on defense.
So, some coaches, like Coach Sarkisian, make a plan for the first few plays of the game. This is called "scripting." Think of it like writing the first few pages of a story before you know how it will end. They usually script around 10 to 15 plays.
Why do they do this?
To figure out the other team: The first few plays are like test runs. They help the coach see how the other team reacts to different plays. It's like poking the other team to see where they are weak.
To trick the other team: By running different kinds of plays at the beginning, the coach makes it harder for the other team to guess what they will do next.
To give their own team confidence: When the players know the plan ahead of time, they can focus on doing their jobs well without overthinking. It is like rehearsing for a play; the actors feel more sure of themselves when they know their lines.
To set the tone: The first few plays can get the team excited and playing with energy. It's like starting a race with a strong push off the blocks.
To learn and adjust: The coach watches how the other team reacts to the first few plays. Then, they can change their plan for the rest of the game based on what they learned. It's like using the first few questions of a test to figure out what the teacher is really focusing on.
Does it always work?
Not always! Sometimes, a planned play might not be the best choice because of what happens on the field. For example, if the team is close to scoring, they might want to run the ball instead of throwing a long pass they had planned. It's not required that they stick to the script no matter what. A good coach knows when to stick to the plan and when to change it up.
In short: Scripting the first few plays is like having a starting strategy in a game. It helps coaches learn about the other team, confuse them, and get their own team going. But, it's just a starting point, and good coaches are ready to change their plans if needed.
Examples of illegal acts:
Hacking into the opposing team's computer system to steal their playbook.
Tampering with the game ball to make it harder for the other team to handle.
Paying a player on the other team to intentionally play poorly.
Examples of hate speech:
Using racial slurs to refer to players or coaches on the other team.
Making generalizations about a group of people based on their religion or ethnicity.
Inciting violence against fans or players of the opposing team."