Cookiemonster Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I realize, at this point, that this would have had no bearing on the final outcome, but why in the world did we not go for the 2-point conversion after the touchdown to start the second half? Am I missing something, or is it just Jauron's conservatism rearing it's ugly head, once again? I would almost bet that the little card that they carry around said go for 2.
silvermike Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Definitely kick there. A 9 point lead (16-7) is a two score game. A 10 point lead (17-7) is a two score game. An 8 point lead (15-7) is a 1 score game. The card says kick.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I realize, at this point, that this would have had no bearing on the final outcome, butwhy in the world did we not go for the 2-point conversion after the touchdown to start the second half? Am I missing something, or is it just Jauron's conservatism rearing it's ugly head, once again? I would almost bet that the little card that they carry around said go for 2. There is a chart that indicates the time to go for 2. Plus it was the start of the second half. Lastly would those 2 points mattered?
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 You only go for two when the game is dwindling and the point changes the number of scoring opportunities. I can recall a number of times teams going for two early and it coming back to bite them. It's not easy to get the two points, it's less than 50/50, so two TD's and a PAT, you're further ahead than taking a chance on going for two. That early there's still a high likelihood they will score another TD in the game. Therefore two PAT's have higher odds of success.
keepthefaith Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Definitely kick there. A 9 point lead (16-7) is a two score game. A 10 point lead (17-7) is a two score game. An 8 point lead (15-7) is a 1 score game. The card says kick. Dick has a different, simpler card. It says: Always kick for 1, it's safer. Always kick a field goal on 4th down, even when inside the opponents 1 yard line on a nice day. Don't rush too many guys on defense, you might get beat deep even by noodle armed Chad Pennington. With a first down on your own 1 yard line, pass on 3 consectutive plays. Wait a minute, who added that to the card?
Cookiemonster Posted October 29, 2008 Author Posted October 29, 2008 Dick has a different, simpler card. It says: Always kick for 1, it's safer. Always kick a field goal on 4th down, even when inside the opponents 1 yard line on a nice day. Don't rush too many guys on defense, you might get beat deep even by noodle armed Chad Pennington. With a first down on your own 1 yard line, pass on 3 consectutive plays. Wait a minute, who added that to the card? Ah, somebody finally gets my point, Dick is tooooo conservative.
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