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SMU Postgame

There is things to nitpick. This is not one of them at all. We should be able to convert 4th and 1s. Analytics say to go for it. What if we miss the field goal? How would you feel?
I suspect that another consideration influencing this decision was the assumption that SMU would be able to put-up some points on our defense, so that FGs weren't going to win the game for us.
 
2nd and goal, use play action and roll Collins to the right on a route that else can possibly run it in or pass it in. Get Rickie confidence. If he gets sacked and we are stuck with a FG, so be it. Do not come away empty. But we are not good as goal line offense. Maybe at midfield, when they have to respect a pass more. But not at the goal line.

I think Rickie getting his first TD run and first TD pass as clear QB1 is progress. But they need to get Carney ready… short leash on Rickie. If he is not better the first 4 drives of Pitt, it is time to move on.
First 2 drives. Can't wait or the game could be over already.
 

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