CaptainHook Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Down by 3, 1:34 on the clock the Titans allow D. Davis to score to get the ball back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantsfan Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Won't work but only chance to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantsfan Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 McNair int and 2 fumbles. I know he also has 3 TD's, but 3 TO's KILLED them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Did they actually just step aside and let him run it all the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 Did they actually just step aside and let him run it all the way? 579244[/snapback]     No. But it is fairly obvious. Fisher didn't even look upset. The announcer's said the same thing. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Wow, great moments in FF history...if I'm hearing this right, a defense purposely lets a guy run in a 44yd TD?!?1...how many owners playing against Dom just shot out their TV sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney18 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Â I'm glad they did. I have DD in 2 leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 No. But it is fairly obvious. Fisher didn't even look upset. The announcer's said the same thing. . . Â Â Sometimes in the midst of what seems to be a ridiculously unfair FFL season, a small thing can happen that will bring a smile to our faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 No. But it is fairly obvious. Fisher didn't even look upset. The announcer's said the same thing. . . 579245[/snapback] Weird. I suppose there's a scenario where you'd rather be down two scores ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Weird. I suppose there's a scenario where you'd rather be down two scores ... 579338[/snapback] That's what I was thinking initially...that put them down 10 points with less than 2 minutes remaining. The only explanation I could think of is that they were hoping to get a quick score and then try and onsides kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 No. But it is fairly obvious. Fisher didn't even look upset. The announcer's said the same thing. . . 579245[/snapback] This may be the single most stupid comment I have ever read at the huddle, and trust me, that is saying alot. Davis broke a long run because the Titans were stacking the line. Once he got through the line, there was nobody left to stop him. Why would the Titans want the Texans to score? Houston was only up by 3 and they werent in fg range yet. It doesnt make any sense.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 (edited) This may be the single most stupid comment I have ever read at the huddle, and trust me, that is saying alot. Davis broke a long run because the Titans were stacking the line. Once he got through the line, there was nobody left to stop him. Why would the Titans want the Texans to score? Houston was only up by 3 and they werent in fg range yet. It doesnt make any sense.. 579345[/snapback]  Because the Texans could have simply run out the clock? That game was over unless the Titans got the ball back now. The announcers said the same thing. It was the only shot the Titans had to win. It's been done before, even in the Super Bowl. Edited November 28, 2004 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Because the Texans could have simply run out the clock? That game was over unless the Titans got the ball back now. The announcers said the same thing. It was the only shot the Titans had to win. 579348[/snapback]    They were only down by 3 points. Houston wasnt in fg range. 2 minutes to play. If Titans allow Davis to score then they are down by 2 scores. They had 2 to's left. Houston had 2 downs left and would have punted. Titans didnt lay down there. Davis just shot through a big hole, and found no resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 (edited) There was 1:42 left. They let them score. Titans had used their final time-out on the first down play. Davis "broke free" on second down. Tennessee had no time-outs left. After that play, Texans would have been kneeling on the ball. It was the only way they had a shot. It was the right call. I've seen it before. . . Edited November 28, 2004 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhamp Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 I agree with Spain... I was watching the game. No one let anyone score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 I was watching it too. If they stop them on that play, Houston kneels and the game is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramhock Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 I was watching it too. If they stop them on that play, Houston kneels and the game is over. 579375[/snapback]     I would think the odds would be better to try and strip the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 (edited) I would think the odds would be better to try and strip the ball. Â 579383[/snapback] Â Â Â Not if they are just taking a knee. Â I had the same thought at first, why would they intentionally put themselves down by 10 points. And since this is CaptainHooks post, and it seems to me that he has a reputation for baiting people and intentionally trying to get under people's skin, I understand the skepticism. However, when you really look at it, it makes sense in this case. If they just allow Davis to rush for a 1st down, Texans take a knee a couple of times and game over. Â This way they would've needed to get a quick score and then try an onside kick...not great odds at all, but having a low chance to win is better than having NO chance to win. Edited November 28, 2004 by Skrappy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 And since this is CaptainHooks post, and it seems to me that he has a reputation for baiting people and intentionally trying to get under people's skin,579388[/snapback] Â Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramhock Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Not if they are just taking a knee.  They weren't on the play he scored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Â 579390[/snapback] Â Â Â No offense Captain, and if I've read you wrong I apologize...however in the past I've definitely come to that conclusion a few times...your name of "CaptainHook" just helped confirm that thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 They weren't on the play he scored. 579393[/snapback]    Obviously, they still needed the 1st down, but once they got it, if they don't get him to fumble, game over. And I don't think Davis has fumbled since game 1 of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 I have a few arguments here and there with a few huddlers. And I get pulled into the Manning vs. Brady debate quite a bit, but I don't see how this has anything to do with that. Who am I baiting? The announcer's on TV said the exact same thing. Just a post about football in general. I thought it was the right play. KC did it to the Colts a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Who am I baiting? The announcer's on TV said the exact same thing. Just a post about football in general. I thought it was the right play. KC did it to the Colts a few years ago. 579399[/snapback]    Never said you were here did I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 announcers often say ridiculous things just to make the game seem more interesting. look at it like this - what did TEN have a better chance of doing (1) getting the ball back and scoring twice in less than 2 minutes with no TOs, or ( preventing HOU from getting a 1st down? I think it's pretty clearly (2) - that's why they stacked the line. When you stack the line, you run the risk of letting up the big run if a hole opens up - this is what happened. while the announcers seem to have accomplished their goal (i.e. making it interesting), I can't believe Jeff Fisher could be so dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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