A week ago, I ranted against the
practice of some NFL coaches of calling time out just as a Field Goal try
begins. And I gloated noted
the utter failure of that unsporting tactic by Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan in
the Redskins-Rams game.
Well, yesterday it happened
again. The New York Jets tried a
winning Overtime FG against the Miami Dolphins. Kick blocked! The
Dolphins have new life!
No, wait. Here we go again. Dolphins Coach Joe Philbin had called a
time out immediately before the ball was snapped. He pulled a Shanahan.
The Jets in effect get a second try, which they make easily. Game over.
I’ll have you know that I was
rooting for the Dolphins, but this tactic backfiring once again still warms my
heart.
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