I'm still flabbergasted

[OburgOrange]

Lining up for a field goal and then pooch punting from the BC thirty yard line down 14! I have never, and I mean never, seen that before. HCSS gave up on his team right there. Not fair to his players, especially the D. Can anyone here justify that call? Anyone?

 

[money3189]

That was tough call. I thought about it and I see what he was doing. Didnt have trust that they could convert a 4 and 11th. I agree with him. We were not protecting or throwing the ball well. Pin them down inside the 15 and force a 3 and out. They Punt, we get a fresh set of downs inside the 50.

 

[Shark58]

at least it wasn't a 3rd down quick kick, so there's that...

 

[OburgOrange]

That was tough call. I thought about it and I see what he was doing. Didnt have trust that they could convert a 4 and 11th. I agree with him. We were not protecting or throwing the ball well. Pin them down inside the 15 and force a 3 and out. They Punt, we get a fresh set of downs inside the 50.

And that's basically what happened. However, last game of the year. What do you have to lose? Give your guys a shot at it, maybe they convert. Show your guys that you have some trust in them.

 

[Chris02M]

Lining up for a field goal and then pooch punting from the BC thirty yard line down 14! I have never, and I mean never, seen that before. HCSS gave up on his team right there. Not fair to his players, especially the D. Can anyone here justify that call? Anyone?

the way aj was playing riley was our best qb option today

 

[money3189]

And that's basically what happened. However, last game of the year. What do you have to lose? Give your guys a shot at it, maybe they convert. Show your guys that you have some trust in them.

I agree with that too. I see your point about him showing he is giving up though

 

[tbonezone]

wimpy call. wimpy burger.no sauce at all.

 

[anomander]

I want the riverboat gambling, gunslinger, old DC back.

 

[SmilinBob]

Shafer gave up on his offense.

 

[OburgOrange]

wimpy call. wimpy burger.no sauce at all.

You're good. Lol

 

[Chip]

The dumb part was the 3rd down play call.

 

[OrangeAl]

That was tough call. I thought about it and I see what he was doing. Didnt have trust that they could convert a 4 and 11th. I agree with him. We were not protecting or throwing the ball well. Pin them down inside the 15 and force a 3 and out. They Punt, we get a fresh set of downs inside the 50.

Was a 47 yard field goal impossible? The strategy is to score points isn't it?

 

[money3189]

Was a 47 yard field goal impossible? The strategy is to score points isn't it?

I agree with that too. I thought we were gonna attempt the FG. Like I said it was a call that was unusual

 

[SmilinBob]

I agree with that too. I thought we were gonna attempt the FG. Like I said it was a call that was unusual

Maybe Shafer told Dixon to drop kick?

 

[OburgOrange]

Was a 47 yard field goal impossible? The strategy is to score points isn't it?

Exactly. Our kid can kick one that far, easily. Just.Don't.Understand

 

[DomeStranger]

The dumb part was the 3rd down play call.

Yes Sir ... third down should have been a draw, screen, or QB sneak to get you 5+ yards. You should know calling that play that is 4 down territory.

However, Head Coach Punty McPunterson has a hard enough time thinking 1 play in advance. Thinking 2 plays in advance would just be too much to handle.

 

[Opus]

at least it wasn't a 3rd down quick kick, so there's that...

Shhhh! That is their super secret play planned for next year!

 

[Shark58]

Shhhh! That is their super secret play planned for next year!

Opus was a puffin

 

[Opus]

Opus was a puffin

Well played. Better than a punt from the 30.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

That was tough call. I thought about it and I see what he was doing. Didnt have trust that they could convert a 4 and 11th. I agree with him. We were not protecting or throwing the ball well. Pin them down inside the 15 and force a 3 and out. They Punt, we get a fresh set of downs inside the 50.

I can't agree with that. It's an embarrassment.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

That was tough call. I thought about it and I see what he was doing. Didnt have trust that they could convert a 4 and 11th. I agree with him. We were not protecting or throwing the ball well. Pin them down inside the 15 and force a 3 and out. They Punt, we get a fresh set of downs inside the 50.

laughable. if you have such little faith in your offense that you do that, then you should just pack up and go home. I mean worst case is you give them the ball on the their 30. big deal. best case..you get a first down by a good play or penalty.

 

[SWC75]

If his tenure here winds up a failure, (not decided yet but the signs aren't great), that play will be the one people remember as defining the era. (I hope.)

 

[AZOrange]

I can't agree with that. It's an embarrassment.

They probably miscalculated the fg distance...punted and then said **k it!

 

[Stern]

Lining up for a field goal and then pooch punting from the BC thirty yard line down 14! I have never, and I mean never, seen that before. HCSS gave up on his team right there. Not fair to his players, especially the D. Can anyone here justify that call? Anyone?

Our head coach is clueless. I was shocked too ...for like 2 seconds...then I realized who is manning our sideline making decisions. Lombardi he isn't!