[Husker] Fake punt

[jonlists at cbsol.com]

yeah, right now it looks like it cost us the game. 

well. Bill is learning just like the team. 

Jon Johnston
http://www.cornnation.com

husker-bounces at tssi.com wrote on 01/01/2007 12:17:39 PM:

> Without a doubt, the decision to run a fake punt on 4th and 1 from our 
> own 25 yard line was the worst call of the season to date.  Before I 
> hear any talk of me not complaining if it worked, let me point out that 
> it was a needless gamble.  If it suceeds, NU is still many yards away 
> from being in scoring range.  If it fails, it almost guarantees free 
> points for Auburn.  Basically, the risk is very high and the reward is 
> very low.  I am also not convinced that it would have worked had the 
> pitch on the reverse not been fumbled.  It looked like Auburn had the 
> play completely covered.
> 
> When you consider how well the Blackshirts have played, the decision 
> looks even worse.  When starting with normal field position, Auburn has 
> not been able to generate anything on offense. It's not as hard to score 

> when you start two drives inside the opponent's 20 yard line. 
> Hopefully, those 7 points will not make a difference at the end of the 
> game.  If Nebraska keeps playing the way they are, we should be all 
> right.  If we have another 2nd half meltdown, then we're in trouble.
> 
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