It's football and it's meant to be played in the elements. As long as there wasn't lightning in the area, you play the game.
The choice to go ahead with the kick off was a stupid decision. You guys can flap on about "it's football , you play it in the weather conditions" He had an option and choose the wrong one.
We didn't have a player who could field the ball in the rain, what made him think we could field it in that monsoon.
The decision to go for it in the second half backed up at the 20 yard line was also stupid.
Kick the damn ball and flip the field, Daniel was having a good night considering the wind. Take advantage of that.
Additionally, JG should have picked up the first on the third down. The keep was wide open in the middle. Again with his indecision and apparently really heavy shoes he waited to run it until the window was closing coming up short again.
Did I think we could win the game, no. But with a couple of smarter decisions we could of had a shot at it.
So now we play our ugly sister from the mid state to see who truly is the worst team in the conference.
Someone wake me up, this is the worst nightmare I've ever experienced
Bottom line is we win that game with out the two dropped punts and second half kick off mistake.
It wasn't a horrible decision. For one thing, it wasn't nearly as intense a few minutes before the kick off when Hoke would have been asked if he wanted it delayed. For another, had the field position been reasonable, the offense would have had an advantage in the dimmed lighting by being deceptive and hiding the ball carrier. It can be hard to tell if the QB or RB has the ball in perfect conditions.
Only thing I wish we'd done differently.... I think I'd have used the 2nd half option to actually kickoff to them and make them play offense in that deluge. Might have kept the game close longer. Just delaying the inevitable though.
Bottom line is we win that game with out the two dropped punts and second half kick off mistake.
Only thing I wish we'd done differently.... I think I'd have used the 2nd half option to actually kickoff to them and make them play offense in that deluge. Might have kept the game close longer. Just delaying the inevitable though.
I didnt even realize we outgained them.
When you have two special teams turnovers, the chances of winning are practically nil.