I hear you, but when you’re 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 team’s ceiling is somewhat limited.
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.
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.
Not if the opposing WR have 6” over your CBs. And Pac 12 refs had already called a couple BS interference penalties.
I hear you, but when you’re 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 team’s ceiling is somewhat limited.
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.