Hey Bob, If I Were You I'd Decline That Penalty. LOL

[FaninAma]

The running into the kicker penalty didn't give them a first down. The possible yardage gain was minimal. The risk benefit ratio of rekicking was not good.

[BoulderSooner79]

I assume he just wanted the extra seconds to run off from one more play. But yeah, that's pretty low reward for the risk and Hill is very aggressive on returns no matter where the ball comes down. I still contend we deserved that and I flat out laughed when Hill broke into the open.

[soonercastor]

Where did they return the ball to?

[Therealsouthsider]

...gee, did it ever cross anyone's mind to angle the punt out of bounds? It's done all of the time....really!...nobody has ever returned one that I can remember...idiots

....the football acumen of this staff is incredible


ss

[ouhomer123]

What a stupid decision....he should know better...sheesh we SUCKED tonight!!!

[EatLeadCommie]

if you're going to rekick it, at least kick it out of bounds. Monumentally stupid, as were about 100 things by this coaching staff after Perine went out and they all panicked even though they have great backups at that position.

[Indy Sooner]

I thought the same thing as they had them pinned nicely and the range of negative possibilities- actually getting the punt blocked, a poor punt, fumbling the snap, and, of course, a good punt return (let alone a TD)- clearly outweighed a few seconds on the clock.

Judging from his reaction I think Stoops may have recognized this but only after they had indicated they would accept the penalty.

Stoops to Florida. Please.

[BoulderSooner79]

Stoops to Florida. Please.

I think the guy they just hired would sue.

[FaninAma]

I think the guy they just hired would sue.
Nobody wants Stoops. He is so yesterday.

[Indy Sooner]

I think the guy they just hired would sue.

You have a point. :-)

Ok, to Michigan. Please.

[aurorasooner]

...gee, did it ever cross anyone's mind to angle the punt out of bounds? It's done all of the time....really!...nobody has ever returned one that I can remember...idiots

....the football acumen of this staff is incredible


ss I was thinking surely we'll kick OB or thru the EZ. It looked like our guy behind their returner was trying to catch it before it crossed the goal line to down it, instead of paying attention to tackle him.
Just a ridiculous coaching move to try and keep it in the field of play in the first place. Punt OB at the 10 would probably be enough, Risk vs reward, and all. Just a fitting end to this cluster(*$# regular season.

[EatLeadCommie]

I was thinking surely we'll kick OB or thru the EZ. It looked like our guy behind their returner was trying to catch it before it crossed the goal line to down it, instead of paying attention to tackle him.
Just a ridiculous coaching move to try and keep it in the field of play in the first place. Punt OB at the 10 would probably be enough, Risk vs reward, and all. Just a fitting end to this cluster(*$# regular season.

Another dumb move on our part that helped contribute to the loss. I assume Bob taught him that personally.

[soonerfan69]

Where did they return the ball to?

The Endzone

[kenth68]

Monumentally stupid, as were about 100 things by this coaching staff after Perine went out and they all panicked even though they have great backups at that position.

yep. the others did great tonight running the ball, with the o-line knocking them out of the way. Hell, they should have given it to Ripkowski at more than just the goal line. That young man has the heart to win.

[Rogue]

The Endzone
:D :mad: :D :mad:

[Piware]

Word on the street is that Mike Gundy may be available next week. We could get him to replace Bob. Better yet, how about Bo Pellini, Will Muschamp or Mack Brown. John Blake might also be willing to make a comeback as I think he is unemployed again.

[OUinFLA]

at least the kicking penalty call will now replace the feeling we had a couple of years ago when bob called the time out at the end of the first half and baylor scored and never lost the lead. I thought that was the dumbest call we ever made...... now its number 2.

I was yelling at the screan "decline the penalty Bob!" but, I guess he didnt hear me.

[FaninAma]

at least the kicking penalty call will now replace the feeling we had a couple of years ago when bob called the time out at the end of the first half and baylor scored and never lost the lead. I thought that was the dumbest call we ever made...... now its number 2.

I was yelling at the screan "decline the penalty Bob!" but, I guess he didnt hear me.
When I saw it the penalty was just running into the kicker I told my son that Stoops would decline the penalty since it was inside the 20 yard line. I have no idea what he was thinking about. He looked like a deer caught in the head lites the entire 4th quarter.

I think Bob has mentally checked out. I don't think he enjoys coaching any more.

[PhiDeltBeers]

I think Bob has mentally checked out. I don't think he knows how to coach any more.

FIFY

[jagwelborn]

The running into the kicker penalty didn't give them a first down. The possible yardage gain was minimal. The risk benefit ratio of rekicking was not good.

I agree that Bob should have declined the penalty. But an interesting stat that would have suggested otherwise at the time is this: for the entire season, up until Hill's 92 yard TD return, the OU punt team had only allowed a total of 85 return yards. Given the point in the game and the threat that Hill was, he made the wrong call. But what an interesting stat.

[BoulderSooner79]

I agree that Bob should have declined the penalty. But an interesting stat that would have suggested otherwise at the time is this: for the entire season, up until Hill's 92 yard TD return, the OU punt team had only allowed a total of 85 return yards. Given the point in the game and the threat that Hill was, he made the wrong call. But what an interesting stat.

That's a football god's stat that the announcer states right before the returner takes it to the house :welcoming:

[jagwelborn]

That's a football god's stat that the announcer states right before the returner takes it to the house :welcoming:

Isn't that the truth!

[GDC]

I assume he just wanted the extra seconds to run off from one more play. But yeah, that's pretty low reward for the risk and Hill is very aggressive on returns no matter where the ball comes down. I still contend we deserved that and I flat out laughed when Hill broke into the open.

I laughed also. I can't recall the last time I laughed so much at such a disappointing result. Granted, I have chuckled numerous times at some of the pass defense the last couple of years.

[BoulderSooner79]

I laughed also. I can't recall the last time I laughed so much at such a disappointing result. Granted, I have chuckled numerous times at some of the pass defense the last couple of years.

This is new for me too, normally I'd be cursing the teevee, but now I just laugh like I would if I were watching the 3 stooges. Slapstick incompetence can be funny. Maybe this is a sort of survival instinct.

[Blue]

Ready for a coaching overhaul. Sick of these numbnuts.