York coach hands LA gift TD, loses game

[bobcatfan#1]

The game was late in the 3rd quarter and the score was LA 28 York 26. It was 4th and 4 for York at York's OWN 24 yard line. There was PLENTY of time to catch up but York's coach went for it on 4th and they didn't make it giving LA the ball on the 24 and LA quickly scored to go up 34-26. There was absolutely no reason to go for it on 4th and 4 at their own 24!!!  Then York tied it at 34 all, then LA went up 40-34 before York took the lead at 42-40 with 3:09 to go.  On a 3rd and 8 for LA, York was called for a horse collar and LA went on to score to win 48-42. But who knows what may have happened if York's coach hadn't given LA that gift TD! The Dragons played hard and nothing should be taken away from their great effort...just another bad call costing them another game.

 

[rabbitranch]

The game was late in the 3rd quarter and the score was LA 28 York 26. It was 4th and 4 for York at York's OWN 24 yard line. There was PLENTY of time to catch up but York's coach went for it on 4th and they didn't make it giving LA the ball on the 24 and LA quickly scored to go up 34-26. There was absolutely no reason to go for it on 4th and 4 at their own 24!!!  Then York tied it at 34 all, then LA went up 40-34 before York took the lead at 42-40 with 3:09 to go.  On a 3rd and 8 for LA, York was called for a horse collar and LA went on to score to win 48-42. But who knows what may have happened if York's coach hadn't given LA that gift TD! The Dragons played hard and nothing should be taken away from their great effort...just another bad call costing them another game.

I hope you're not saying the horse collar call was a bad call. It wasn't even questionable!

[gcjackets18]

No i believe he was referencing the going for it on 4th and 4 at york's 24 yard line..yes it was a bogus call..

[crow6424]

I hope you're not saying the horse collar call was a bad call. It wasn't even questionable!

He didn't say anything about the call being bad just that York was called for a horse collar

[YAIFan]

Without question, one of the worst decisions I've ever seen a coach make.  He should have NEVER done that to the defense.  Although I dont think he cares much about defense, him being the "wiz" and all.

Charlie Vaughn is spinning in his grave right about now.

[options86]

question is...LA scored on one run play...did it matter if it was from 25 yards out or 70 yards out?  Didn't necessarily agree with call, but they instantly gave up a one play TD...3 and out is a 3 and out...doesn't matter where it is on the field.  The defense gave up the big play.

[repoman]

Ah If York gets the first down it becomes a "great coachin" decision. Easy to play Saturday morning quarterback. Maybe coach figured heck we cant stop Linder anyways so lets roll the dice and go for it . Do I agree with the decision "no" but that is his job.. and I don't want somebody telling me how to do mine.

[UpperCumberlandMan]

Sambers is a first year coach and probably on 26 y/o.....give him time and he will turn things around in Jamestown.

[steelcityroller]

question is...LA scored on one run play...did it matter if it was from 25 yards out or 70 yards out?  Didn't necessarily agree with call, but they instantly gave up a one play TD...3 and out is a 3 and out...doesn't matter where it is on the field.  The defense gave up the big play.

 

Wouldn't have mattered if York scored a defensive touchdown on that next play....

 

Its an incredibly dumb decision.

 

Just ask yourself how often you see that happen in college or the pros.... Never. Because it makes no sense.

[BoogerHillOwl]

Maybe he seen something in the game or on the field he thought he could take advantage of. He made the decision and his opinion is the one that matters. Maybe you should turn a resume into him next week and try to get on the staff. I'm sure with your extensive knowledge of the game and statistics of college and pro ball he wouldn't turn you down!

[steelcityroller]

Hey you never know.... New coaches have to start somewhere and old coaches that make bad decisions get fired every day.

[steelcityroller]

dupe

Edited September 26, 2015 by steelcityroller