Team gave up when Kiffin gave up

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Defense was playing good.

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I would not say that. In the previous three possessions the defense had given up an east TD drive to allow Alabama to retake the lead after LSU jumped ahead and grabbed the momentum. The defense had also given up a quick 1 play TD in the prior possession to make it a 24-13 game.

That said, there was still 8 minutes to go and it was only an 11 point game. Ideal? No. Of course you did not want to punt there because you felt Alabama had all of the momentum (they did). But you have to assess the situation. The odds of you getting a 4th and 10 were low. Particularly since you had struggled to convert on 4th down all day. Punt the ball. There is a better chance the defense gets you the stop you need and, with an offense bult to go fast, maybe you can cut it to a 1 score game (3 or 8) with 4-5 minutes still left on the clock

It was a desperation give up by a frustrated coach.

The game was 13-10 with 18 minutes to go. They played great. Offense caused much of the issues for the defense. Leavitt is horrible

Had he punted the reaction on here would have been worse

You mad when he doesn't go for it, mad when he does go for it?

I’m all for getting points and playing field position. I have never supported a 4th down try unless it’s absolutely necessary.

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Kiffin was burned by Baker's defense in big games twice this season. Kiffin did not want the defense back on the field to give up another score. CLK was desperate to try to score.

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if you're coaching decisions are based on something that your defensive coordinator has done, rather than what you think is best for the team in the moment, then you really shouldn't be coaching at all. If he's actually doing that, he's out guessing himself as a coach, which is why he's losing big games.