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Did Smitty lose his head on the field?


megadeth078

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What could have possibly been going through his mind when he decided to try and manhandle that cornerback on that last drive of regulation? He wouldn't have done that, and we could have strolled into field goal range. I'm not blaming one person for the loss, but he sure wasn't helping at the right time.

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I just went back and watched parts of the game and that was one play that I watched. If that hold had been made while we were up 20 points, I'd have been ROFL. It was an odd play to say the least.

That guy in your avatar needs to be lanced....looks like he's ready to explode. :)

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I have only seen clips but did the DB have a real shot at stopping DW?

The flag was kinda late and the sports bar we were at we just knew it was over. Then we saw the flag and I thought it better be legit and no home cooking.

As I watched SS I just couldn't believe that. Gurantee that guy said something like you haven't caught a pass since the 2nd qrtr and he snapped.

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