Absolutely Horrible Game Management with 1:24 Left

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jdogvol said:
I asked Grok AI : Which active college football coaches are best at late game clock management?

Answer: Some active college football coaches stand out for their effectiveness in late-game clock management, often demonstrated through strong records in one-score games (decided by 8 points or less), consistent decision-making under pressure, and positive commentary from analysts or recent examples. Clock management isn’t a standalone stat tracked by major outlets, so this is inferred from close-game win percentages (a proxy for handling high-pressure, time-sensitive situations), overall coaching rankings, and specific mentions in analyses. Note that even top coaches have occasional missteps, but these have fewer documented issues and more successes.


1. Kirby Smart (Georgia)


Smart tops most overall coaching rankings and has a strong track record in tight contests. His teams often excel in controlling tempo and using timeouts effectively in late situations. Historical data shows a .616 winning percentage in one-score games during his early career, and recent analyses praise his situational awareness. He’s led Georgia to multiple national titles with minimal late-game blunders.


2. Kyle Whittingham (Utah)


Whittingham has one of the best historical records in close games among active coaches, with a .640 winning percentage in one-score contests. He’s known for disciplined, conservative approaches that prioritize clock control, especially in defensive stands or when protecting leads. His longevity and consistency in the Pac-12 (now Big 12) highlight his ability to manage end-game scenarios without frequent errors.


3. Brian Kelly (LSU)


Kelly has a proven .632 winning percentage in one-score games across his career, reflecting strong in-game adjustments and clock usage. Analysts note his ability to dictate tempo, particularly in comebacks or when bleeding the clock. He’s a consistent winner at multiple programs, with recent LSU teams showing poise in high-stakes moments.


4. Dan Lanning (Oregon)


Lanning has emerged as a rising star with impeccable clock management in key games, such as the 2024 Boise State matchup where he burned all opponent timeouts, centered the ball for a field goal, and controlled the endgame flawlessly. His aggressive yet calculated style translates well to late situations, and Oregon’s recent success in close contests supports this.


5. Steve Sarkisian (Texas)


Ranked highly in overall coaching lists, Sarkisian excels in well-rounded game planning, including tempo control and late-game decisions. Texas has performed well in close SEC games without notable clock errors, and his offensive expertise helps in milking the clock or mounting efficient drives when time is critical.


Other strong contenders include Kalen DeBoer (Alabama) and Matt Campbell (Iowa State), who rank in top-10 coaching lists with solid close-game performances but fewer specific clock-related praises. In contrast, coaches like Dabo Swinney (Clemson), Ryan Day (Ohio State), and Josh Heupel (Tennessee) have recent documented struggles in this area, impacting their rankings here.
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Number 3 is overrated in my opinion. GBO
 
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I appear to be late to the party, but with as far out of range as we were, taking time off the clock made sense. You forget that MSU had the ball and rushed several incomplete passes trying to make something happen, just like you wanted us to do. Had MSU milked the clock, we don't get a shot. If we hurry up with all that time left, we're risking saving the clock for MSU to get another shot. Granted, our execution wasn't flawless, but we got to take a shot, and they didn't.
 
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EastTNVol6240 said:
I don’t think anyone’s a loser over a silly view on a coach. It’s actually quite humorous that you get attacked here for an opinion like mine of Heupel. Like it’s your own father or something.

Everyone has different wants/needs/views. Some will be happy for the next 20 years winning 8-10. Some want to win titles. Others are just happy we aren’t in the dumpster fire with Dooley and Pruitt anymore. None of them are wrong. Fandom is different for everyone.

However once again you are wrong. My opinion is actually a fact as of now. We aren’t competing for sec titles or nattys. You ain’t gotta like it but that’s fact.
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The season isn't over, hoss. So your claim is nothing but speculation right now for this season. We actually got into the national championship playoffs last year, so yes, we were competing for the title literally last year. So no, your opinion is the opposite of fact.

You set that one up on a giant tee
 
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bluevols27 said:
Draw play with 15 seconds left? Let a whole minute just bleed lackadaisicaly. Horrible.
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I don’t complain too much about clock management, but Heupel about took most of the reaction to a loss on that game. I’ve seen many good coaches screw it up though including Saban. We got the dub. It was exciting to watch. At least it wasn’t last year’s Arkansas loss. Time to press on.
 
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bluevols27 said:
Draw play with 15 seconds left? Let a whole minute just bleed lackadaisicaly. Horrible.
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Heupel decided to play the end out as he did. I also heard Coach Doug Mathews say that it wasn't poor time management. It was the strategy Heupel decided on for whatever reason he had. How much coaching experience do you have versus those two?
 
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