Comments on: Going For It On 4th Down

By: Jonah

Jonah — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:51:57 +0000

…and I did it without 58 cheesecake photos of Miami Dolphins cheerleaders too (which, depending on your POV, may or may not be a good thing).

One could argue, btw, that fortune favors the bold in every endeavor.

By: amandarykoff

amandarykoff — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:31:54 +0000

This is a post that warms the heart of any regular TMQ reader. Gregg Easterbrook is smiling. Fortune favors the bold! Why are you kicking? Well done.

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Interview with Jonah Keri « Miami Sports- The City of Champions — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:11:39 +0000

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By: pipkin42

pipkin42 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:11:56 +0000

I mostly find Gregggg Easterbrook insufferable, but I’ve always agreed with him on going for it.

It’s more exciting for the fans with a lot of going for it, too.

By: djbelc01

djbelc01 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:43:32 +0000

(I’m sure Gregg Easterbrook would love this post)

It frustrates me to no end when a team with good defense punt from the opposition’s 45 yard line on 4th and 1. Last year, I remember a similar situation where Cris Collinsworth chimed in “they’re just playing the percentages.” No, they’re not! They’re playing to not get the coach fired.

Aside from the statistical proof that going for it is usually a better option, you also have to consider the message you send your team when you tell them to kick on 4th and short — “I have no confidence in my offense’s ability to get one freaking yard.” Not the best way to motivate your team!