I would doubt it even then....Not unless Sefo's hurt to the point where it severely limits his ability to grip the ball.
I would doubt it even then....Not unless Sefo's hurt to the point where it severely limits his ability to grip the ball.
One caveat -- since he made the decision to stay out there, he can't use the injured arm as an excuse for the overthrow or INT.
We fair catch every ball so why not try a block it's not like we are set up the return.Also, does he not have a punt block?!
We fair catch every ball so why not try a block it's not like we are set up the return.
Agreed. Why not go for a block every time? Makes no sense to me.We fair catch every ball so why not try a block it's not like we are set up the return.
....and the chances of Spruce returning it for a TD is minimal....part of the conservative perspective....
Pick 6 is a 10 point swing at minimum, first dropped TD by Ross is 4 more, second is 7 more. That's just the minimum.
We fair catch every ball so why not try a block it's not like we are set up the return.
Team now needs to learn how to win. Big step.This team played their asses off and I think confidence has grown from this loss. IMO we are right there and just need more consistency from the passing offense. Proud to be a Buff fan today.
Yes, the negativity will rule this board again but man, we are close.
it's not like we have anybody on the team that has the longest return in the last 6 years.....and the chances of Spruce returning it for a TD are minimal....part of the conservative perspective....
They always fair catch it. Baffles me. It is called punt return, not punt catch.Seems like every time we go for a block we get a roughing the kicker call.... Speshul.
To be fair re: fair catches today - their punter put a lot of hang time on the balls and there weren't many opportunities out there today.
Ehhh. The guy has big play potential, but he can not find a consistency. Pretty sure the staff won't trust him unless its a deep play. Frustrating as he has to make those plays. I see a WR coming in that can make those plays that gives me hope.This game should never have come down to a desperation last minute drive. That is our problem not the last minute desperation failures
And if Ross had competed on the pick six it wouldn't have happened either. Terrible game for DRoss.
I thought we won last week....Team now needs to learn how to win. Big step.
Since you are all on the topic - It is rather humorous that Spruce has his fair catch hand in the air before the ball is even snapped. Has to be the ST Coordinator. Spruce is a savvy and smart player. All-time leader in Pac 12 history baby! Great WR who is under-utilized this season
I thought we won last week....
If you have a dominant offense it is a wise move (2013 Broncos comes to mind of the situation where it was almost always a fair catch). Otherwise, they need to have someone back there that has the chance to provide a spark and change field position.Ultra conservative.....guarantees no turnover....sort of the equivalent of taking your money and burying it in the backyard...too risky to invest and nobody will ever rip you off.
Sure it's ridiculous if that's a coaching strategy. However don't forget it's also the strategy of the punting team, sometimes they do it well.They always fair catch it. Baffles me. It is called punt return, not punt catch.
We did, and three earlier in the season, but good teams figure out how to win games like this one, not lose them. The Oregon State game didn't come down to the end and they aren't exactly a team known for winning tight games either. Somebody had to lose that one, we didn't.
If you have a dominant offense it is a wise move (2013 Broncos comes to mind of the situation where it was almost always a fair catch). Otherwise, they need to have someone back there that has the chance to provide a spark and change field position.
UCLA is a much more talented team. We played well, had a good game plan, but could not stop them we we had to....my only complaint is that we did not go for the throat when we had the ball leading by three with 9 minutes to go. We needed to step up and win the ****ing game.
This team played their asses off and I think confidence has grown from this loss. IMO we are right there and just need more consistency from the passing offense. Proud to be a Buff fan today.
Yes, the negativity will rule this board again but man, we are close.