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Wilcox in his post-game presser stated that he declined because per reports 50 yards was the kickers max and he didn't want to risk a DPI on a fade route. We forget that the drive after the kicker missed a 49 yarder. Wilcox played the probability game with the kicking and bet of #collegeKickers being college kickers.

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^^^^^^ THIS. Strategically I'm fine with the decision. Other coaching decisions, not so much.

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Agreed, tho fear that your kids will commit a PI on 3rd & literally forever is a troubling indictment of your D, the supposed backbone of your team.

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Not if the opposing WR have 6тАЭ over your CBs. And Pac 12 refs had already called a couple BS interference penalties.

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I hear you, but when youтАЩre a defensive minded head coach with a defensive coordinator that you hired & an experienced secondary, you take the penalty and set them up 3rd & long, outside of FG range and play for the stop.

This is a somewhat alarming red flag, tho with Garbers at the helm, this teamтАЩs ceiling is somewhat limited.

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Not sure he "feared" that but it was a possible outcome ~ of several ~ that were part of the decision process. I don't think giving Strong another opportunity is a good idea so the sooner he's off the field the better. I feel the more important factor was the kicker's range. He made it and missed one later.

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