Field goal runback question

[Model12]

Guys. Help me out here. There's something I am missing.

We set up a kick return on the Pitt FG...why?

There was plenty of time on the clock and we would have gotten the ball on our own 40. Why risk losing field position from that?

I totally understand if it is your only desperate option, aka Auburn with time expiring. If there were 5 sec left I would agree, sure let's try that.

Educate me.



I hate georgia.

 

[SDV]

In hindsight, it was a bad decision. However, if that TD stands, it was a great decision. Risk vs reward situation.

 

[GAVol]

Guys. Help me out here. There's something I am missing.

We set up a kick return on the Pitt FG...why?

There was plenty of time on the clock and we would have gotten the ball on our own 40. Why risk losing field position from that?
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I think it’s likely something they saw on film.
1) We knew that the kick would likely be short.
2) We thought we could catch them in a mismatch speed-wise between our FG personnel and theirs.

If we get a headgear 6 inches to the left and in front of their guy on the return, it’s 6 points.

 

[Model12]

If CJH was trying to create a spark, I am OK with that too.

Funny, no one has asked this question (that I have heard, anyway).

 

[McDad]

Have we seen enough of CJH's philosophy to know whether field position is prioritized over points, or even aggressive plays?

 

[93AllvolSc]

1. As long as the ball gets to the end zone it’s a touchback so it would not be spotted at the 40.
2. You have 5 lineman trying to stop a speed return just like Chris Davis did to Alabama a couple years ago.

 

[fullmetalvol]

The field goal protection teams are big ole pasta eating blockers. They don't practice or are built for chasing down and tackling kick off return specialist. I doubt a one of them other maybe the kicker is gonna be on the kick off team. I like the call, just don't block in the back right in front of your runner.

 

[All Hail Da Shine]

They were attempting what seemed like a 60 yarder

 

[Boston Vol]

1. As long as the ball gets to the end zone it’s a touchback so it would not be spotted at the 40.

What?

 

[lukeneyland]

I don’t mind it we were on penalty away from a TD

 

[FBtime]

1. As long as the ball gets to the end zone it’s a touchback so it would not be spotted at the 40.
2. You have 5 lineman trying to stop a speed return just like Chris Davis did to Alabama a couple years ago.

On your first point…that’s only if you field The missed FG. If you let it go it’s just a missed fg and you get the ball back at the original line of scrimmage.

 

[GameTime]

1. As long as the ball gets to the end zone it’s a touchback so it would not be spotted at the 40.
2. You have 5 lineman trying to stop a speed return just like Chris Davis did to Alabama a couple years ago.

It's where the kick was attempted from is the new line of scrimmage.....

 

[mrredskin]

pretty sure 129 other coaches would rather have guaranteed midfield position than to attempt a 105 yard return at that point in the game

 

[TJSVOLS]

pretty sure 129 other coaches would rather have guaranteed midfield position than to attempt a 105 yard return at that point in the game

Then why do almost all coaches put someone back in that situation?

 

[GAVol]

1. As long as the ball gets to the end zone it’s a touchback so it would not be spotted at the 40.

I think that’s only in high school.

 

[dobre_shunka]

A team attempting a field goal is not in a good alignment to defend a return. The returner has an advantage as there isn't anyone immediately running downfield on coverage.

 

[Orange-Blooded]

Guys. Help me out here. There's something I am missing.

We set up a kick return on the Pitt FG...why?

There was plenty of time on the clock and we would have gotten the ball on our own 40. Why risk losing field position from that?

I totally understand if it is your only desperate option, aka Auburn with time expiring. If there were 5 sec left I would agree, sure let's try that.

Educate me.



I hate georgia.

Most FG units are OL with very little speed to cover. like mentioned earlier if there weren't yellow flags on the ground we got a free TD but ...

 

[bigl3327]

pretty sure 129 other coaches would rather have guaranteed midfield position than to attempt a 105 yard return at that point in the game

Almost all teams put a man back deep on long field goal attempts because your chances to score on a return are pretty high. No one practices coverage on a missed field goal.

 

[Nugget]

Most FG units are OL with very little speed to cover. like mentioned earlier if there weren't yellow flags on the ground we got a free TD but ...

Orange-Blooded how many home games will you be attending this year?

 

[Orange-Blooded]

Orange-Blooded how many home games will you be attending this year?

I hope to get to 2 or 3 but who knows

 

[The Ron Mexico]

Has anyone considered just looking up the rules for NCAA football? Seems easier than everyone just guessing.

 

[Nugget]

I hope to get to 2 or 3 but who knows

Awesome. I went yesterday but doubt I will be able to attend anymore. All of that walking is hard on a man like me.

 

[Wylo]

1. As long as the ball gets to the end zone it’s a touchback so it would not be spotted at the 40.
2. You have 5 lineman trying to stop a speed return just like Chris Davis did to Alabama a couple years ago.

You're wrong about#1.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

It's about matchups. Most teams don't have anyone even semi fast on the FG team. The offensive player with the ball should easily be able to outrun the entire FG team with a few blocks here and there, and that's exactly what happened. I think it was absolutely the right decision.

 

[bpalmer28]

Most FG units are OL with very little speed to cover. like mentioned earlier if there weren't yellow flags on the ground we got a free TD but ...

This is the answer. Setting up a return gave us a better chance to score than an offensive possession would even with good field position