re: The impact of the opening fumble is understated

CBK said in his post-game conference that he instructed Bech at the last minute to switch to the left side because they believed Tennessee was going to kick it to East side of the stadium. He wanted his best hands where he thought they were more likely to kick it, but they kicked it real short and made it a more challenging catch made on the run. Was a very bad way to start this game.