01-02-2014, 10:18 AM
There was actually no mention of the stopped clock during the broadcast, even though it was frozen on screen for all to see.
And I agree with you about the huddling on the final drive. They didn't really need to be in frantic hurry-up mode, but they could've saved 5-10 second per play had they just gotten to the line a run a play. At the time, I was worried that even they were able to put together a few first downs, it would be terribly tight at the end. The need to huddle could be because of the playbook, but you'd think they could simplify things in such situations. Also, it will be interesting to see if Hogan gets to the point where he's calling his own plays the way Luck did. That would also alleviate this concern.
And I agree with you about the huddling on the final drive. They didn't really need to be in frantic hurry-up mode, but they could've saved 5-10 second per play had they just gotten to the line a run a play. At the time, I was worried that even they were able to put together a few first downs, it would be terribly tight at the end. The need to huddle could be because of the playbook, but you'd think they could simplify things in such situations. Also, it will be interesting to see if Hogan gets to the point where he's calling his own plays the way Luck did. That would also alleviate this concern.
Please clear the field! The game is not over!