FB: Duke 14, Georgia Tech 24

[Dr. Maturin]

Welp. Not sure I love the all out blitz against a veteran QB who excels at quick reads. Then again, we didn't blitz on 4th and 3 and he found the soft spot in the zone.

No way we can pull out a 4th 4th quarter comeback in 6 games... or can we?

 

[cbarry]

Couldn't disagree more, you play to win. You should expect your team to be able to pick up a yard on fourth down. Gotta believe in your guys.

In a low scoring game like this— gotta take the gimme points.

 

[FosterCoachK82]

4th and 1 from the 10 is an easy call to go for it, for me. I'd do it again. The previous 4th down call was more arguable.

It depends on the situation. I think they should have taken the points.

 

[Mike Petrik]

Defense has been on the field A LOT in this game. And Tech has a good offense. That is why it was not a bad idea (imo) to go for fourth-and-short twice.

Yes, and just to be clear both would’ve worked but for a ticky tack foul and a bad luck stumble.

 

[luvdahops]

Easy touchdown. Nobody anywhere near the receiver.

Really wish we had a field goal on one of those earlier possessions where we came up empty by turning it over on downs.

Now 17-14.

It was a perfect play call against our blitz

Agree on taking at least one FG earlier

 

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Many thanks to those posting time/scores!

 

[cbarry]

Couldn't disagree more, you play to win. You should expect your team to be able to pick up a yard on fourth down. Gotta believe in your guys.

In that same vein- why did we not go for it vs UNC on 4th down? I hated that call to punt.

 

[FosterCoachK82]

Well thy went for it on 4th and 3 too. Unfortunately made it.

Totally different situation. They didn’t give up 3 points.

 

[azzefkram]

It depends on the situation. I think they should have taken the points.

Would you still feel the same way if Pelino clanged one off an upright?

 

[Billy Dat]

We are a good Q4 squad…let’s go!!

 

[75Crazie]

10 minute mark 4Q ... and Duke is a 3-and-out. Gut-check time.

 

[FosterCoachK82]

Would you still feel the same way if Pelino clanged one off an upright?

Yes I would. And he probably wouldn’t. Much higher chance of him converting than getting first down on 4th and 3.

 

[cbarry]

Why do we throw 40 yard passes on 3rd and 13 or 3rd and 4?!

 

[rsvman]

A bad three and out.

 

[luvdahops]

Wtf?

Play calling momentum with Tech on both sides of the ball now

 

[SavDukeGrad]

Totally different situation. They didn’t give up 3 points.

I was being sarcastic. Sorry

 

[peloton]

Why do we throw 40 yard passes on 3rd and 13 or 3rd and 4?!

Good question.

 

[SavDukeGrad]

Why do we throw 40 yard passes on 3rd and 13 or 3rd and 4?!

Have been my questions all season.

 

[cbarry]

D is gassed

 

[75Crazie]

This is the critical possession of the game ... 8:00 and counting.