10-26-2013, 11:15 PM
(10-26-2013, 11:03 PM)AthleticsDynasty link Wrote:[quote author=Gauss link=topic=8681.msg72673#msg72673 date=1382853177]
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Bad decision to punt. Up by 8 you can win the game by getting half a yard that should be a no-brainer
Wow, I've gotten used to people doubting Shaw's calls when it is not warranted, but doubting a punt on the Stanford 35 with 1:43 to go on a 1 possession game?
Wow.
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The odds winning are overwhelmingly better by going for it on 4th down with half a yard needed than they are punting and playing D.
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How did you determine that the odds are overwelmingly in favor of going for it? Exactly what are these odds you are talking about? I have seen a lot of teams in this same position over the years and I can only remember a couple of times where a coach at any level did that. If you are somehow correct, how do you explain someone with all of Shaw's experience not knowing the odds?