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re: Fans at Tiger Stadium in disbelief, “WTF is he doing” going for two?” Then pandemonium!

Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:02 am to
Posted by beauchristopher
new orleans
Member since Jan 2008
66462 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:02 am to
I genuinely would not be upset had we not gotten the 2 pointer there. I much rather go for the win under those circumstances right there than allow for any more refs f-ery .

When I saw they were going for two I was so happy.

I don't agree with going for 2 for a win in regulation, but I definitely do in OT under those circumstances.
Posted by Willietd
Member since Apr 2017
1788 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:05 am to
I think that was the reaction of every household as well.
Posted by Loungefly85
Lafayette
Member since Jul 2016
7930 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:05 am to
My grandparents came over to my watch party.

While my crew was split down the middle over the decision, my 82 year old, very reserved grandpa said “frick it, go for 2” right after the TD. Nobody dared argue with him.
Posted by lsufb1912
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2021
5965 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:07 am to
quote:

My cousin was at the game, showed me a video of LSU fans all freaking out when LSU lined up for two point conversion. “WTF is he doing” said one. Seemingly everyone was sort of questioning LSU coach’s decision.


Weird. I was in the stadium & didn’t question the decision. Maybe a “Here we go, this is it”. Sounds like your cousin needs to get aligned
Posted by Superfluous Tiger
Houston
Member since Nov 2021
665 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:08 am to
I just thought, “wow, Kelly has some balls. Ok let’s geaux!” In hindsight it was very logical given what the refs were doing.
Posted by PhillyTiger90
Member since Dec 2015
10749 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:08 am to
It’s always nerve wracking in the moment but it really did make sense for a few reasons:

1) Nightmares from the FSU game. Granted we haven’t had XP issues since that game but could you imagine the terror if it happened again?

2) Dont want Bryce Young the defending Heisman winner to touch the ball again

3) 2 TD underdogs and you have them on the ropes after that big JD5 run. Even if you lose you were “supposed to lose” anyway
This post was edited on 11/7/22 at 8:10 am
Posted by FreddieMac
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2010
21156 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:09 am to
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Nope big dick Brian does not leave it to the refs to decide.


Our coach learned in the first game what its like trying to beat REC and Bama. I just was surprised he decided to go for it in that situation. The game down to one play. That was the direction the game was going anyway, why not fast forward 30 minutes. I like the call no matter what happened, but I am happy it worked.
Posted by r0cky1
Member since Oct 2020
3389 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:16 am to
After all the special team gaffes, I believe Kelly also had to think I’d rather lose this game going for it than a flunky block or miss
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
29875 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:16 am to
Bama was clicking at the end of that game. What people were not realizing was ………so was Daniels and the LsU offense. When we hit that td on the first play on offense, we had them on their heals. Was the right call.
This post was edited on 11/7/22 at 9:34 am
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81802 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:20 am to
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“WTF is he doing” going for two?”
I heard it from behind me...and inside my head. Glad I am not a coach.
Posted by DJFord
Arabi
Member since Oct 2022
458 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:21 am to
Here’s the band with that oh shite moment

Twitter
Posted by KajunKouyon
White Castle, LA
Member since Jun 2012
2379 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:29 am to
Going for 2 to end the game showed the confidence between coach and player. Amazing call.

People around me were freaking out as well. I would have been disappointed in the loss had we not gotten it obviously but I was glad he went for it.
Posted by Bayou
CenLA
Member since Feb 2005
36972 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:30 am to
quote:

“WTF is he doing” said one. Seemingly everyone was sort of questioning LSU coach’s decision.

Posted by OU812ME2
Earth
Member since Jun 2021
834 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:39 am to
I was driving at the time with my wife giving me play by play. I was like.... I'm 100% good with him going for 2 to win it. It's a gutsy play, but I wouldn't have been mad if it hadn't worked out. I would have been disappointed just because of a loss, but it wouldn't have been a bad call. When you have a chance to put Bama away, you need to do it.
Posted by beauxroux
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Nov 2010
2144 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:48 am to
Knowing the rules of OT, who we were playing and being only 3 yards away from victory… you go for it! Right call at the right time.
Posted by DaBike
Member since Jan 2008
9295 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:49 am to
Our group was calling go for 2 the second we scored.
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
28780 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:52 am to
I think 98% of viewers were thinking the same. It was so fast. Then, Okay We Riding.

It was such a moment.
It was such a statement.
It was beautiful.
Posted by ScoopAndScore
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2008
11982 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:55 am to
We were in the stands saying if Bama scored and goes up 7 we should just go for 2 if we end up scoring. Don’t give the refs any more chances to affect the outcome in more overtimes. I’m surprised so many people were shocked and questioning the move. Win the damn game!
Posted by tigerpimpbot
Chairman of the Pool Board
Member since Nov 2011
67084 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:58 am to
At first when they lined up, I said frick they are going to miss the 2 and lose because that almost always happens when the coach takes the shot. Then they showed the replay of the TD during the timeout and I got this feeling of quiet confidence because LSU blockers just blew up all the Bama defenders on that edge. Cautiously optimistic and then BAM! God bless BK for laying it on the line.
This post was edited on 11/7/22 at 9:00 am
Posted by DogDoc
Colorado Cajun Country
Member since Dec 2005
507 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 9:15 am to
I said the exact same thing. Best to end it there, one way or another. If they had missed it, I wouldn't have changed my opinion.
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