Starters' Playing Time

[mattlanta]

Hey, guys, got question again. What do you guys do with your starting players' playing time chart? Do you have the computer adjust it before every game (I do that, but I don't know if it's right or not) or do you set it individually by itself, and if you set it what do you set them to? Just wondering so I can find a way to bring down the injuries on my team. Thanks.

[tarcone]

I set it manually myself. I adjust it as the season goes on. Examples of why I change it: Reduce a tired guys playing time, ease a probable into the lineup, have a two back running system.
I always check that before import.

[adubroff]

Hey, guys, got question again. What do you guys do with your starting players' playing time chart? Do you have the computer adjust it before every game (I do that, but I don't know if it's right or not) or do you set it individually by itself, and if you set it what do you set them to? Just wondering so I can find a way to bring down the injuries on my team. Thanks.


Generally I set it at the beginning of the season and asjust it if somebody is tired. I may make some corrections initially since I believe relative playing time is correlated to scouted ratings and those are not always in line with what I believe actual ability for my team is.

As for injuries the best ways to prevent are to have a coach with high injury prevention, to spend time on weight training in camp, and to check a players injury history when signing him. I shy away from guys who miss a lot of games, especially for big money deals.