Regarding the fake punt...

[Oldmanrivera]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

Gambling is part of the game, man.

Sometimes it's successful, sometimes it's not. But truth be told, some of the best plays in football history happened because somebody took a chance.

And it's really one of the more exciting reasons you watch a high caliber match up.

2 confident teams playing against eachother will force their will with a low probability, high reward decision. Which almost exudes confidence in your team to win if it doesnt work.

[MHS831]

5 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Gambling is part of the game, man.

Sometimes it's successful, sometimes it's not. But truth be told, some of the best plays in football history happened because somebody took a chance.

A smart gambler calculates risk and probability.  If the gain is not worth the risk, it is called stupid.  We gain 4 yards and get a new set of downs in our end of the field.  They build on the momentum they brought from the locker room at halftime and score twice in the first 5 minutes of the third quarter--

We were on top by 10.  We were at home.  Why gamble then?  It makes no sense. It was either stupid or desperate.  The only argument to defend the decision was that it barely worked. 

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, MHS831 said:

A smart gambler calculates risk and probability.  If the gain is not worth the risk, it is called stupid.  We gain 4 yards and get a new set of downs in our end of the field.  They build on the momentum they brought from the locker room at halftime and score twice in the first 5 minutes of the third quarter--

We were on top by 10.  We were at home.  Why gamble then?  It makes no sense. It was either stupid or desperate.  The only argument to defend the decision was that it barely worked. 

Because they're not expecting it.

It's like Payton going for an onside kick to start the second half of the Super Bowl. You could call that an unnecessary risk too, but it worked and arguably went a long way toward helping them win that game.

[MHS831]

If this did not work, Tennessee gets 7 and go on to win--you would all be screaming for Rivera's head.   I am stunned by the acceptance of this move that defied all the rules of football acumen. 

 

[Oldmanrivera]

1 minute ago, MHS831 said:

A smart gambler calculates risk and probability.  If the gain is not worth the risk, it is called stupid.  We gain 4 yards and get a new set of downs in our end of the field.  They build on the momentum they brought from the locker room at halftime and score twice in the first 5 minutes of the third quarter--

We were on top by 10.  We were at home.  Why gamble then?  It makes no sense. It was either stupid or desperate.  The only argument to defend the decision was that it barely worked. 

I agree on this point, and the only reason I defend it, was that it was supposedly colin jones desicion.

If it was Ron's response to there 2nd half opening drive, then I'd probably be in total agreement with you.

[Snake]

18 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Well, when it comes to coaching, I'm as conservative as they come.

But even I think once in a while you've just gotta say "screw it" and do something crazy.

It's those types of plays that tilt a game. They rarely win you one but they do change the momentum. 

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, Oldmanrivera said:

I agree on this point, and the only reason I defend it, was that it was supposedly colin jones desicion.

If it was Ron's response to there 2nd half opening drive, then I'd probably be in total agreement with you.

I don't necessarily think it's a bad response to their opening drive if that's what it was.

Somebody punches you in the mouth? Punch em back.

[Oldmanrivera]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I don't necessarily think it's a bad response to their opening drive if that's what it was.

Somebody punches you in the mouth? Punch em back.

I mean as a principle, sure.

But to have not responded that aggressively before, and choose to do so then, just had me think it was a desicion based on lack of faith vs having them big ol taters

 

And I think we can all agree that the lack of aggression is a huge difference maker in the quality of this team

[MHS831]

If we lost or it did not work, this is the Huddle's reaction to Ron's decision:

 

[Oldmanrivera]

1 minute ago, MHS831 said:

If we lost or it did not work, this is the Huddle's reaction to Ron's decision:

 

Dress up like a raven lol

[MHS831]

9 minutes ago, Snake said:

It's those types of plays that tilt a game. They rarely win you one but they do change the momentum. 

That is right---and with a 10-point lead, tilting the game in your end of the field is incredibly illogical. 

[Mr. Scot]

There's an old saying about passing.

There are three things that can potentially happen on every pass, and two of them are bad.

Passing is risky. Passing with an undrafted 23 year old kid at the helm is technically even more risky.

That's just football though...

 

[MHS831]

4 minutes ago, Oldmanrivera said:

Dress up like a raven lol

The ol' tar and feather.  Or dress like a Raven. 

[MHS831]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

There's an old saying about passing.

There are three things that can potentially happen on every pass, and two of them are bad.

Passing is risky. Passing with an undrafted 23 year old kid at the helm is technically even more risky.

That's just football though...

 

OK, Scot--be honest.  What would you have said if you knew we were going to fake the punt.  Would you have supported it?  I was like, "Oh SHIIIIIYEAH!"