Pancake wrote:sawyerpip wrote:Didn't watch the championship game but just read that the Packers went for a field goal on 4th and goal at 31-23 with only 2 minutes left. What the hell kind of decision is that?
A bad one! It was very surprising, although their defense had done a good job of limiting the Bucs in the second half. The problem is, even if they had made a stop, they still needed to score a touchdown to win so they may as well have tried at 31-23.
For me the worse decision was Rodgers not tucking and running, Its unlikely he would have made it, there were defenders around, but would have at least made it 4th and short and given yourselves a better chance to convert the TD.
I agree though, that was no time to kick it, the mentality of the coach can have a huge impact. Look at last week, Andy Reid called a pass play on 4th and 1 to ice the game, that gooseberry fool will energise the team, theyll execute that play to perfection, the same last night, you call your best play there and the players will respond. Give your team the best possible chance to succeed, Rodgers is more likely to win you the game than Crosby is.
Anyway, the Superbowl feast will be Cuban Sandwich and KC BBQ. Still not sure what to make for BBQ though, ribs, brisket, sausage, everything is an option, the only certainty is there will be sauce. The Cuban sandwich is all pork though so Im leaning brisket for the BBQ, will see what the week brings though.