4th&1 from our own 10 in the 2nd qtr

[utvolpj]

Gutsy call? Desperate? Unnecessary?

Ultimately it didn't cost or gain us much but I was shocked. Glad it worked but not sure I liked it much at the time

 

[theFallGuy]

#reported

 

[AdoptedVOL]

I think it was a message to the OL from Heupel: “Go get it done.”

I take issue with 3 runs between Tackles on that series.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

We have a pretty stout running game. We need to run more

 

[Sandman 423]

Gutsy call? Desperate? Unnecessary?

Ultimately it didn't cost or gain us much but I was shocked. Glad it worked but not sure I liked it much at the time

Gutsy because he wanted them to know he had faith in them. Desperate because he felt he needed to.

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

I think he trusted the D too. They were playing lights out so he gambled and it paid off. Ballsy though no doubt.

 

[VAVol85]

Foolish. Fail that attempt, UF shoves it in for a TD and we are in deep trouble. No way the situation was that desperate at that point.

 

[Sandman 423]

We have a pretty stout running game. We need to run more

This team should have an I-formation wrinkle.

 

[EZE]

I didn’t like it at the time.

But I think it’s a frustrated coach challenging his team to show some urgency. And they played better…still not good IMO…after that.

 

[patrick]

Gutsy call? Desperate? Unnecessary?

Ultimately it didn't cost or gain us much but I was shocked. Glad it worked but not sure I liked it much at the time

Desperate - bad decision - but picked up the 1st.

 

[bpalmer28]

Defense was on the ropes and the writing was on the wall that if we punt, Florida likely scores. We couldn’t afford a 3 & out. Normally I’d say it was stupid but given the circumstances I think it was a necessary risk.

 

[C-south]

I think it was a message to the OL from Heupel: “Go get it done.”

I take issue with 3 runs between Tackles on that series.

Wish he would send the message on 1st down.

 

[Volnbeers]

I was honestly fine with it and was wondering at the time if he’d consider it. Kinda felt like it was something to provide some sort of spark.

 

[igotworms]

We have a pretty stout running game. We need to BLOCK more

I think this is more accurate

 

[VolonTyne]

Previous 3 runs up the middle put us in that situation. Got to come up with some wrinkles to not get to that point.

 

[Hairy Vols]

Foolish. Fail that attempt, UF shoves it in for a TD and we are in deep trouble. No way the situation was that desperate at that point.

It's only foolish if it fails. The only foolish thing I saw tonight was from Billy not going for two. They had the momentum, you go for the win.

 

[pimo1]

Gutsy call? Desperate? Unnecessary?

Ultimately it didn't cost or gain us much but I was shocked. Glad it worked but not sure I liked it much at the time

Big balls. That play will pay dividends down the road. The team will remember coach believes in them. Those calls are priceless down the road if they work.

 

[vavolfan6]

It was a desperate attempt to wake up the OLine. Up until that point in the game, the OL was a major part of the reason for why the offense was struggling. There were unnecessary holding penalties on Nico rollouts. We weren't getting much push in the rushing game. Nico had been sacked multiple times. We were losing the field position and time of possession battles. So, Heupel was trying to send the message that we needed those guys to step up.

Personally, I think it was necessary. Maybe it didn't change much that drive, but the OL had a much better 2nd half performance.

 

[DaddyChad]

Gutsy call? Desperate? Unnecessary?

Ultimately it didn't cost or gain us much but I was shocked. Glad it worked but not sure I liked it much at the time

I think our defense was exhausted at the time. We needed something on offense. If we punted idk that Florida doesn’t score still.

You’re only an idiot if you don’t get the first down.

 

[DaddyChad]

Defense was on the ropes and the writing was on the wall that if we punt, Florida likely scores. We couldn’t afford a 3 & out. Normally I’d say it was stupid but given the circumstances I think it was a necessary risk.

Yeah it was probably a dumb call most of the time but situationally i understand why he went

 

[VOLLeeann]

Well did it work? There's your answer

 

[theroyz71]

It's only foolish if it fails. The only foolish thing I saw tonight was from Billy not going for two. They had the momentum, you go for the win.

That and running wide on 4th and inches with a 240 lbs. QB in the game.

 

[JMSqb11]

Gutsy because he wanted them to know he had faith in them. Desperate because he felt he needed to.

That’s what I told my friends while we were watching. I don’t know if it was juevos thing or he didn’t trust the defense.

 

[rocketskates]

Defense was on the ropes and the writing was on the wall that if we punt, Florida likely scores. We couldn’t afford a 3 & out. Normally I’d say it was stupid but given the circumstances I think it was a necessary risk.

Agreed. Given how gassed the defense was, we couldn’t afford a 3 and out and send them right back out there. Even if you punt, they likely get the ball at their own 40 or even better if they field it. Worth the risk. Glad it worked out.

 

[reeceb73]

It's a frustrated coach making a poor decision. It worked and I get he was probably trying to send a message, but in that situation down 3, you just can't let your frustration get the best of your decision making.