There won't be a scenario that avoids some team, perhaps several, having to accept a less than ideal outcome. It might very well be us.
Fwiw, I am pro coin flip.
And then you have Dawkins' comments about the team's focus right now - not just mentally, but they literal team meetings. They are not preparing for the game (yet).
You're working too hard to make it seem like you're just channeling Damar's wishes. It's speculation to think that the team is able to rally and play, let alone want to (and for a specific reason).