azhawkphan
Well-Known Member
Once again, this has nothing to do with "running it up" as it's a difference of only 1 point.
There was NO REASON to go for two (being up 27 is no different than 26 as 4 tds still beats you). The only reason you do is if you want to be a complete pr!ck and have no class. Sports, for all the money involved, is still about class and respect for your opponent. BB has no clue about either of those and, apparently, neither do you.
If you are a "coach" and can't see the difference, then that's a you problem.
I am not saying it is likely, but I would say with being ahead 3 scores (3 TDs, 2-2 pt conversions) with almost 7 minutes left in the game, it is not out of the question the Gophers couldn't have mounted a comeback. He didn't need 4 TDs, he needed 3 to tie to get into OT. Again, there is a difference in running up the score and putting it out of reach. There is a difference in being up 26 vs. 27 pts. It means an extra 2 pt conversion the Gophers had to convert. Again, not saying it is likely, but crazier things have happened. Were the Gophers out of it in TB's mind? Did he want his men to stop trying to win the game? If so, that is a bigger problem IMO. I think our difference is in our thinking of what it means to "respect" your opponent.