06-04-2009, 01:13 PM
<!--quoteo(post=42026:date=Jun 4 2009, 11:19 AM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ Jun 4 2009, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Butch has made most of my points for me. To simplify, let's say you could assign a number between 1-100 to a person's ability (i know you can't). Let say Soriano is a 75. I think most people would define "clutch" as a 75 suddenly becoming a 90 when the game is on the line. I don't believe that is possible. BZ, you seem to be claiming that a 75's ability to not become a 50 when the game is on the line, is the definition of clutch. While I think a player folding is definitely possible, I don't believe that is the definition of a clutch player, as it is commonly used.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I've actually always thought of clutch as being able to maintain your performance under pressure.
I've actually always thought of clutch as being able to maintain your performance under pressure.