One thing that is true in the situation is that execution is critical because there is no safe play. That's why coaches choose to try to punt deep instead of attempting a long field goal and it worked out for KSU in this case. I've seen just about every play tried from down there result in disaster. Things get rushed and the defense plays aggressive changing normal risk equation.
- QB sneak - QB fumbles the snap
- RB dive play - TFL for safety, fumbled handoff
- pitch play - TFL for safety
- Out route - need I say it?
- Any passing play - holding in end zone for safety
- Any option play - wrong decision, bad things
Conclusion: don't get pinned deep. Corollary: pinned the other guy deep