It would not have mattered what he did on 4th down there. We came out flat today with no intensity. Tbat coupled with Alabama being so much more talented than us spelled disaster for us.
It does matter. It called playing to win. That 98 yard TD drive is significantly more demoralizing to the team than a failed 4th down play in Bama territory.
If it doesn't matter, then just go for it. What's the extra punt get ya? Or the FG for that matter. We're steady running plays that don't matter on downs 1-3.
That's exactly what he should do at this point. Use the second half to prepare for Missouri. Missouri is not even close to being as good as Alabama. That is a winnable game for us. If you don't see that then you are one dumb %#.
ESPN will catalog as many Bama highlights with UT players looking ridiculous as possible for many promos to come.... unfortunately, they have many to choose from.