I've questioned some of Heupel's decisions before, especially going for it on 4th down. But last night's going for it on 4th and 1 from your own 10 was purely idiotic. I don't care that we did make it. I bet the defensive coaches were going bonkers internally when they saw that.
And as I mentioned in another thread, I see no valid reason for Napier to have not gone for 2 at the end of the game. Unless, he really was afraid that they would win and mess up his getting fired and receiving his buyout. He has to know that his job is literally on the line.
They had the momentum with that final score, and our defense was on its heels. Our crowd was already prepared for the loss. I think his Oline would've found some extra umphh.
I saw his press conference where he said that our calling timeout caused him to change his mind. I don't understand that. Surely you have a few different plays for just that situation.
Both of those coaches need to employ a retired coach to just stand next to him and nod yes or no when critical moments occur that need to be thought out to protect them from themselves.
And as I mentioned in another thread, I see no valid reason for Napier to have not gone for 2 at the end of the game. Unless, he really was afraid that they would win and mess up his getting fired and receiving his buyout. He has to know that his job is literally on the line.
They had the momentum with that final score, and our defense was on its heels. Our crowd was already prepared for the loss. I think his Oline would've found some extra umphh.
I saw his press conference where he said that our calling timeout caused him to change his mind. I don't understand that. Surely you have a few different plays for just that situation.
Both of those coaches need to employ a retired coach to just stand next to him and nod yes or no when critical moments occur that need to be thought out to protect them from themselves.