XP Penalty

[GTCrew4b]

Why did we get penalized? I couldn’t watch game for lack of ACC Network. But saw the highlight where our players our pelted with water bottles. I would at least think penalties on both sides. What the heck?

Also did we go for 2? Or just botch the snap.

 

[GTLiebs]

It was cause of like delay of game or taking a knee or something on an XP. While them running a blocked one back wouldn't of won the game, I would guess it was to make sure there wasn't some crazy öööö go down that would give them any momentum on the kickoff.

 

[Beej1953]

Why did we get penalized? I couldn’t watch game for lack of ACC Network. But saw the highlight where our players our pelted with water bottles. I would at least think penalties on both sides. What the heck?

Delay of game. Then didn’t want to risk the block and return to allow a FG to win it.

 

[GTCrew4b]

It was cause of like delay of game or taking a knee or something on an XP. While them running a blocked one back wouldn't of won the game, I would guess it was to make sure there wasn't some crazy öööö go down that would give them any momentum on the kickoff.

Ah I guess I can see the reasoning. If they return a kickoff to FG range the game is over on time. A FG was impossible.

 

[zippyGT]

It seemed like the announcers were confused about what happens if the defense runs back an extra point

 

[GTLiebs]

Ah I guess I can see the reasoning. If they return a kickoff to FG range the game is over on time. A FG was impossible.

Ya, it's like, maybe an excessive move but one that would never actually hurt you for the reason you said.

 

[QuadF]

Running back an xp should be 2 points. There wouldn't have been time for a throw and a field goal after the kickoff.

 

[The Champ]

It seemed like the announcers were confused about what happens if the defense runs back an extra point

As were our coaches

 

[BioJacket06]

In the post game interview Brent said the reason he took a knee there was to reduce the chance of a 15 yard penalty and giving them better field position on kick off. I can buy that.

 

[stinger78]

Yeah, I think somebody had a brain fart on that one. Kick the XP. Then they have to throw the 75 yard hail Mary… if they can even get a play off.

 

[The Champ]

In the post game interview Brent said the reason he took a knee there was to reduce the chance of a 15 yard penalty and giving them better field position on kick off. I can buy that.

Yea. Smart if true. There was no benefit to making the XP.

 

[turbanicusgt]

To show what taking a knee looks like. #trolling

 

[ciegetanks]

Why did we get penalized? I couldn’t watch game for lack of ACC Network. But saw the highlight where our players our pelted with water bottles. I would at least think penalties on both sides. What the heck?

Also did we go for 2? Or just botch the snap.

What it really is is a coach giving another coach a live lesson in how to play no risk football when the game is won...

 

[LagrangeJacket]

Yea. Smart if true. There was no benefit to making the XP.

I don’t think so. Say Miami gets a big play or kickoff return and there’s a defensive penalty, like a face mask. They then get an untimed down to line up and tie it.

It’s not a huge deal, but I don’t think it was the right decision.

 

[justafan]

Thinking about the squib or onside or whatever you want to call it on our kickoff. If it stays in bounds that forces them to pick it up and return it or the game ends. As opposed to a normal kickoff where you can fair catch and get a next play. So that was actually a good call unless you kick it out of bounds which is what of course happened. Right?

 

[Walton]

I guess I would rather be up 4 so that a FG for them is off the table and the chance of giving up the 2 is very slim. If the lead is 1 or 2, then taking the knee is always the best play.

On kick off, I would prefer a sky kick toward the sideline but if kicker can’t execute then I guess a squib even a bad one is best .

 

[Walton]

On that last play, it was frustrating that it took so long but we showed great discipline. The players stayed in their lanes and spread across the field.

 

[justafan]

On kick off, I would prefer a sky kick toward the sideline but if kicker can’t execute then I guess a squib even a bad one is best .

A fair caught sky kick gives them an untimed down. A squib kick forces them to field it or lose.

 

[Rodzilla]

Most GT thing ever was kicking that OOB. We can never make it easy on our hearts.

 

[justafan]

I agree that kicking the extra point would've been better but here's a hypothetical sequence where taking a knee would've been better:
1. We attempt an extra point but it's blocked AND we get a 15-yard penalty.
2. We squib kick from the 20 and it goes out of bounds. Miami ball at the GT 45.
3. Miami kicks a 62-yard field goal and ties it.