Blowout (sports)

The term "blowout" is often used in reference to athletic competition, but it is used in other contexts such as electoral politics (see also the synonym landslide).

[3][4][5] During blowouts, some coaches and players are challenged by the ethics and sportsmanship of the event.

Some believe it is not appropriate to give full effort when winning by a blowout margin or to "run up the score".

Others believe that in athletic competition one is supposed to give full effort at all times.

Continuing to give full effort, and especially running up the score, can lead to the losing team becoming angry or upset.