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TheRealUW said:
It was on third down so that if there was a bad snap or holder dropped the ball, you can just cover it up and get another attempt at the kick.

There are a lot of times I’ve been perplexed by Sawvel’s decision making, but this is not one of them. In my opinion, this is the exactly right call. I’m surprised it is getting as much attention as it has.
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Agree.
 
TheRealUW said:
It was on third down so that if there was a bad snap or holder dropped the ball, you can just cover it up and get another attempt at the kick.

There are a lot of times I’ve been perplexed by Sawvel’s decision making, but this is not one of them. In my opinion, this is the exactly right call. I’m surprised it is getting as much attention as it has.
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Why not just run it one yard and not even bother with a kick?
 
LanderPoke said:
Why not just run it one yard and not even bother with a kick?
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We had already been stuffed on the goal line earlier in the game. We’ve also made a number of boneheaded plays in the red zone over the season (interceptions, sacks for huge yardage losses) and fumbles by our RB’s have also been a problem.

Contrast that with Sandvik who has been super solid this year and I think Sandvik was the safer option.

If it’s regulation time, you obviously go for the TD there. With it being OT and needing any number of points to win, you pick the easiest option to get those points. For some teams that might be a run or QB sneak for the TD. For us, it is definitely the FG.
 
LanderPoke said:
Why not just run it one yard and not even bother with a kick?
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Have you seen the offense? Remember what happened on the 1 yard line at NDSU? Remember what happened at the 1 yard line last year against Air Force? Kicking the ball had a much higher percentage of success . It was literally shorter than an extra point.

This is actually the first time I can say that the coaching staff made a wise decision. It took 3 years but we got there.
 
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