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MikeD · Sep 29, 2004

islstl said:

Well under certain circumstances I agree that you go for it. But in the situation LSU was in, you punt it. Had Buster Davis (I think that's who was downfield) made the catch at the 5 and downed the ball as was scripted, I don't think Auburn makes the trip 95 yards. It was the proper call, and Saban would do it every time.

If the score is 34-28 LSU, then you go for it, since the other team is obviously not able to stop you very much and your defense is not playing that well. In that case, 65 vs 80 yards isn't as big of a deal.

So basically your automatic go for it inside the 40 yard line is not very wise in all situations.
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I think it was Brazell who stopped short hoping the ball would bounce back. I still think it is a good move to kick the ball from the 40, especially the way the defense was playing.

LSUfan · Sep 29, 2004

GxLSU1 said:

I was watching the LSU-Auburn game again and noticed that with about 5 minutes to go in the game LSU was faced with a 4th down at the Auburn 38. I believe it was 4th and 11 or 10. We punted, trying to pin them dip but ended up kciking it into the endzone. My point is shouldn't we have gone for it? It is the same risk trying tp pin then deep than it is to try and make the first down. If we convert, we get in FG range and have another set of downs. Just wondering if anyone else noticed this.
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I think it is a personal choice, and one that the coach makes depending on the way the game is going. Even though we put AU on the 20, by not giving them the ball near the 35, we set them back at least 1 first down.

I'm not sure what I would do in that situation, playing it conservative is not always the best or worst option . . . just the one that makes the most sense when you are leading.

Geekboy · Sep 29, 2004

I think that game is over. Next time the situation occurs Saban will do what's best. I'll go with whatever opinion Saban has. Call him tonight on his radio show and ask him.

Now.........what about Georgia.

TigerWins · Sep 29, 2004

tirk said:

This isnt pop warner where games are usually 7-0 final.
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10-9 ... pretty close to pop warner! :wink:

And like pop warner, we can't kick extra points! :thumb:

SabanFan · Sep 29, 2004

Let...Auburn...GO!

It's over...

We lost...

Move on...

:dis: :dis:

GxLSU1 · Sep 29, 2004

SabanFan said:

Let...Auburn...GO!

It's over...

We lost...

Move on...

:dis: :dis:
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I am moved on. I'm not complaining about anything, and if I was I would be talking other plays not whether or not we should of gone for it on 4th or not. I just wanted everyone's opinion on this situation. Don't make such a big deal out of it...