Coaching decisions?

[PalsPal]

I've questioned some of Heupel's decisions before, especially going for it on 4th down. But last night's going for it on 4th and 1 from your own 10 was purely idiotic. I don't care that we did make it. I bet the defensive coaches were going bonkers internally when they saw that.

And as I mentioned in another thread, I see no valid reason for Napier to have not gone for 2 at the end of the game. Unless, he really was afraid that they would win and mess up his getting fired and receiving his buyout. He has to know that his job is literally on the line.

They had the momentum with that final score, and our defense was on its heels. Our crowd was already prepared for the loss. I think his Oline would've found some extra umphh.

I saw his press conference where he said that our calling timeout caused him to change his mind. I don't understand that. Surely you have a few different plays for just that situation.

Both of those coaches need to employ a retired coach to just stand next to him and nod yes or no when critical moments occur that need to be thought out to protect them from themselves.

 

[XCR-2]

It's only idiotic until it's not.

 

[BPhunter]

I've questioned some of Heupel's decisions before, especially going for it on 4th down. But last night's going for it on 4th and 1 from your own 10 was purely idiotic. I don't care that we did make it. I bet the defensive coaches were going bonkers internally when they saw that.

And as I mentioned in another thread, I see no valid reason for Napier to have not gone for 2 at the end of the game. Unless, he really was afraid that they would win and mess up his getting fired and receiving his buyout. He has to know that his job is literally on the line.

They had the momentum with that final score, and our defense was on its heels. Our crowd was already prepared for the loss. I think his Oline would've found some extra umphh.

I saw his press conference where he said that our calling timeout caused him to change his mind. I don't understand that. Surely you have a few different plays for just that situation.

Both of those coaches need to employ a retired coach to just stand next to him and nod yes or no when critical moments occur that need to be thought out to protect them from themselves.

he knew they wouldn't expect it

 

[PillsburyDoughboy]

Heupel to Oklahoma ? Let's hear it !

 

[Gravey]

I was shocked when Heupel went for it on 4th and 1 on his own 10. That took massive balls and everybody loved it when they made it but had they not we'd have wanted his head on a platter. I too thought Florida should've gone for 2 on that last touchdown. That was on the end zone where our seats are and things got quiet. Luckily he changed his mind or never really intended to do it and opted for the kick. Only he knows.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

It was an idiotic and desperate decision. Lucky for him it was converted.

 

[cbhunter]

Can't get behind that call, period

 

[TITANSFAN2104]

I was shocked when Heupel went for it on 4th and 1 on his own 10. That took massive balls and everybody loved it when they made it but had they not we'd have wanted his head on a platter. I too thought Florida should've gone for 2 on that last touchdown. That was on the end zone where our seats are and things got quiet. Luckily he changed his mind or never really intended to do it and opted for the kick. Only he knows.

I honestly think he never intended to go for 2 . I think he did it knowing they would burn a timeout so they wouldnt have as many options with only a few seconds on the clock.

 

[cbhunter]

I honestly think he never intended to go for 2 . I think he did it knowing they would burn a timeout so they wouldnt have as many options with only a few seconds on the clock.

Possibly

Could have also been trying to draw us offsides to get even closer and THEN go for two

 

[LY]

Going for it screamed desperation and showed his lack of confidence in his offense.

UF did the same thing several times two years ago and it eventually cost them the game.

 

[BPhunter]

Armchair coach season is gearing up

 

[encore06]

Talking about coaching decisions. KY had the ball on the one foot line on 2nd down and lines up in shotgun. Ultimately they had a false start call and failed to convert on 2nd and 3rd down, then screwed up on the field goal attempt!!!! Why not line up and punch it in with the 6'4 240lb QB???? STUPID call!!!

 

[Gravey]

Talking about coaching decisions. KY had the ball on the one foot line on 2nd down and lines up in shotgun. Ultimately they had a false start call and failed to convert on 2nd and 3rd down, then screwed up on the field goal attempt!!!! Why not line up and punch it in with the 6'4 240lb QB???? STUPID call!!!

I've never understood when you have mere inches for the first down why they go shotgun. Climb under center, tap his butt and go. Even with the defense knowing what you're doing shouldn't be able to stop you.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

Armchair coach season is gearing up

It is, but give me a scenario where going for it on 4th down on your own 11 yard line in the first half of a 3-0 ballgame is a good idea.

 

[BPhunter]

It is, but give me a scenario where going for it on 4th down on your own 11 yard line in the first half of a 3-0 ballgame is a good idea.

I guess it's called pure confidence or pure stupidity. Or he figures he'd do something they wouldn't expect.

 

[The Hill]

How about the "coaching decision" some online are giving Oregon's coach credit for. Winning by one point with 10 seconds left. Ohio State needs 20+/- yards to get into field goal range.

Some are saying he intentionally put 12 people on field to: 1) have extra defender to help protect against getting long receptions and 2) it is just a five yard penalty and ball has to be snapped for it to be a penalty. When the ball is snapped a minimum of 4-5 seconds will run of clock using up valuable time. I'm still questioning if he did it on purpose or it was dumb luck.

 

[BPhunter]

How about the "coaching decision" some online are giving Oregon's coach. Winning by one point with 10 seconds left. Ohio State needs 20+/- yards to get into field go range.

Some are saying he intentionally put 12 people on field to: 1) have extra defender to help protect against getting long receptions and 2) it is just a five yard penalty and ball has to be snapped for it to be a penalty. When the ball is snapped a minimum of 4-5 seconds will run of clock using up valuable time. I'm still questioning if he did it on purpose or it was dumb luck.

Only him and God know that one.

 

[PalsPal]

Talking about coaching decisions. KY had the ball on the one foot line on 2nd down and lines up in shotgun. Ultimately they had a false start call and failed to convert on 2nd and 3rd down, then screwed up on the field goal attempt!!!! Why not line up and punch it in with the 6'4 240lb QB???? STUPID call!!!

I've never understood when you have mere inches for the first down why they go shotgun. Climb under center, tap his butt and go. Even with the defense knowing what you're doing shouldn't be able to stop you.

The tush push is basically unstoppable.

 

[scn]

It is, but give me a scenario where going for it on 4th down on your own 11 yard line in the first half of a 3-0 ballgame is a good idea.

It was a weird decision.

My guess is Heupel hadn't seen his defense really stop FL the whole first half and knew they were worn out since the offense hadn't done anything. Probably figured it was a better chance of keeping them from scoring to go for it rather than punting and giving them great field position.

Making that first down and the Pierce strip on the goal line decided the game.

 

[bowhunterfanatic]

It was a weird decision.

My guess is Heupel hadn't seen his defense really stop FL the whole first half and knew they were worn out since the offense hadn't done anything. Probably figured it was a better chance of keeping them from scoring to go for it rather than punting and giving them great field position.

Making that first down and the Pierce strip on the goal line decided the game.

My thoughts exactly. I actually liked the call. If we punt it back to FL they were going to score and Heup knew it. As unconventional and odd as it was I viewed it as playing to win instead of playing scared.

 

[XCR-2]

It is, but give me a scenario where going for it on 4th down on your own 11 yard line in the first half of a 3-0 ballgame is a good idea.

Saturday when the Vols played Florida and the Vols went for it on 4th down on their own 11 in the first half down by three and got the first down.

 

[deerhunter10]

I think it was a great decision we need momentum. And our defense needed a break. Does he look dumb if he doesn't convert it sure. But honestly playing scared cost games as much if not more then being aggressive. As said above that play and the strip on the goal line help win us an ugly game.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

The drive with the questionable 4th down play is the drive that put florida in position to score , when Pearce stripped the ball from Mertz.
The Defense got an extra minute of rest but Florida intercepted and ran it back to the 22. I do believe a punt would have been better, of course no one knew that is how it would happen.

 

[Biggun4214]

The only stat that really matters is the final score.