09-12-2021, 08:43 AM
(09-12-2021, 08:38 AM)dabigv13 Wrote: The FG to TD call was very bold. Probably even the "wrong" call from the stats point of view. I thought it was going to be 4th and goal from like the 2, when I saw it was even further out I was very surprised with the decision.
But as a road dog with a slim early lead, I thought it was a fantastic if out of character call.
I thought the 2 minute drill at end of 2nd half was similarly impressive, and mildly surprising. Was expecting a few run plays.
I think Shaw simply realized McKee was feeling it, and let the reins loose. When Shaw trusts the QB to let it rip, our offense functions much much smoother.
I think he also realized they could not run consistently and SC is always potentially explosive. So he kept the gas pedal down. Even when up 22 in the 4th.
Defense BTW did a tremendous job of avoiding big plays. SC got nothing downfield. And until the last drivecwhen game was over, had no big runs to speak of.
Meanwhile Stanford attacked downfield all game. Stanford was the far more aggressive team.