[Husker] 45 seconds left (fwd)

[Tony Lambert]

I thnk it is 4-0 under Callahan

Topny Lambert
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From: "Mike Nolan" <nolan at romaine.tssi.com>
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Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 4:01 PM
Subject: [Husker] 45 seconds left (fwd)


>> 45 seconds left, the game is tied, we have two timeouts. We have three 
>> touchdown passes of over 70 yards in the game. 
>> 
>> Callahan essentially takes a knee and chooses to go to overtime. This 
>> appeared not only gutless, but stupid. 
> 
> No, it's the smart thing to do, even if the WCO is supposed to be able
> to go long distances quickly, as demonstrated several times yesterday.  
> 
> However, that kind of high risk passing attack also gives up defensive 
> scores more than the ground game does, and certainly more than taking
> a knee.
> 
> Rest a bit, regroup, take advantage of the home edge in overtime, then
> put it into the W column.  That's what Callahan did, that's what I think
> most experienced coaches would do.
> 
> What's Nebraska's record in overtime?  Pretty darned good, I think.
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> Mike Nolan
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