the fake punt was exactly this type of situation, and in a game where the opponent has a good passing game, this would likely have led to 3 points. not smart football. odds do not favor some of these kinds of decisions. recognizing what kind of game you are in is also important. This was a low scoring field position game at the time. if we are in a 35-28 game going into halftime that is different situation decisions need to consider all the factors and situation in the game.
Example: you are in a close game, down 14-10 and have weathered a storm. There is 1:05 left in the half, and you just got a punt and the ball is on your 10 yard line. Your offense has not moved the ball consistently and having trouble stopping opponent. The opponent has 1 timeout, and you have all 3 timeouts. What would you call? What do you think the current PSU staff would call in that situation?
My call is run the ball - maybe even take a knee. Get to halftime without an incident.
Example: you are in a close game, down 14-10 and have weathered a storm. There is 1:05 left in the half, and you just got a punt and the ball is on your 10 yard line. Your offense has not moved the ball consistently and having trouble stopping opponent. The opponent has 1 timeout, and you have all 3 timeouts. What would you call? What do you think the current PSU staff would call in that situation?
My call is run the ball - maybe even take a knee. Get to halftime without an incident.
