First and goal at the one foot line, and he throws what could easily have been a pick-6. Certainly wasn't his only mistake, but that's catastrophic enough to warrant giving Guarantano a serious look. You just don't do that. Terrible play call, but the execution is wide open TD or a wasted down throwaway. Nothing in-between.
SEC network's McIllwain broke it down, and pointed out that:
1. Yes, it's true, Dormady audibled
2. It was (per McIllwain) the right call, as gators had 9 in box
3. The WRs totally ran the route really poorly
4. Hence there was almost a pick
One of the same WRs, BTW, dropped the TD pass on the first down from the 6 after the gurantanamo penalty, and then broke off a slant on 3rd that led to the pick. It was no. 5...Pope I think.
Which begs the quesiton...why wasn't a vet like Smith or George in near the goal? Speed doesn't mean much down there. Knowledge of offense certainly does. I think we definitely missed Jennings on that foray inside the five.
Let me acknowldege that on the near pick Dormady's throw also was not the best.
I think no. 5 cost us dearly on that drive, and Dormady also not great.
That doesn't mean i let the coaches off the hook.
1. Don't give a green QB authority to audible in that sitch.
2. If your starting QB is injured on the half yard line, CALL A FREAKING TIME OUT!!!! He might even be able to come back in, and if not, you can settle his backup down.
3. Even if at 6, maybe go ahead and try one run???
