The refs will need to step in at some point.
Didn't see it but was told the hit that knocked Mendoza out early for a play should have been a 15 yarder.They already have. Clear Ohio State DPI not called and Buckeyes end up with the INT deep in Indiana territory, ending in Ohio State TD.
The defender did see that Mendoza got rid of the ball but didn't let up. It's whatever the ref feels like doing about it, and the announcers will cover for him with all that rationalization speak they use.Didn't see it but was told the hit that knocked Mendoza out early for a play should have been a 15 yarder.
Didn't see it but was told the hit that knocked Mendoza out early for a play should have been a 15 yarder.
Yep. Franklin lost some big games by going into a shell and believing he could run the clock out by running the ball only to punt and get burned.IU 4th qtr playcalling at midfield when momentum was on its side...
1. 3-yd run
2. 1-yd run
3. Scramble. Throw the ball away.
4. Punt
That's how games are lost. Fear of throwing.
Mendoza didn't spend 10 seconds in the huddle reading his wrist band. He played decisively and with confidence.IU took the risks and executed the plays at the end to win. Playing for the punt or for the field goal is for losers. Go out and grab the win.
They have WR's that can get open vs OSU which is something that PSU has not had. Our new coach must change that to reach the promised land...I don't know if Indy has better players than OSU (or even PSU) but whole team played fast and confident.
Franklin's players didn't play with that confidence in big games. Can you coach confidence?
What was Cignetti thinking? Didn't he read "the book"?IU took the risks and executed the plays at the end to win. Playing for the punt or for the field goal is for losers. Go out and grab the win.
It would be hilarious if Ohio St fans believed that they lost because of officiating, because, you know, they've been the beneficiary of biased officiating pretty much every year in close games since most of us have been watching the Big 10.