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re: Oregon's two squandered red zone opportunities
Posted on 1/11/11 at 1:52 pm to TxTiger82
Posted on 1/11/11 at 1:52 pm to TxTiger82
You know, there are a handful of different plays that you can point to and say "shoulda woulda coulda". If Darvin pulls in the catch in the first quarter, Auburn goes up seven. If Cam doesn't have any big drops, Auburn wins in a blowout. If the ump doesn't pick off the LB, Oregon doesn't convert the fourth down. Blah blah blah. The same goes for UO. Bottom line is, Oregon didn't make those plays that they needed to.
In close games, those plays will make all the difference. Hell, look at the Sugar Bowl. We had every chance to win that game, but on the plays that counted, they executed and we didn't.
In close games, those plays will make all the difference. Hell, look at the Sugar Bowl. We had every chance to win that game, but on the plays that counted, they executed and we didn't.
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Posted on 1/11/11 at 1:53 pm to DiafGtfo
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In close games, those plays will make all the difference.
Oh I agree. And that is pretty much the point of this thread.
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Bottom line is, Oregon didn't make those plays that they needed to.
True. And again...this is my point.
Let's say this: in terms of coulda-woulda-shoulda points, Oregon left two scores on the field and Auburn left one.
If everybody made all the plays, Oregon wins.
Posted on 1/11/11 at 1:54 pm to TxTiger82
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eric smith
Speaking of this guy, I thought it was hilarious that Oregon took his arse out on the opening kickoff of the second half.
He deserved it.
Posted on 1/11/11 at 1:55 pm to TxTiger82
Why do you only look at Oregon's missed opportunities? AU had just as many or more. Wide open receiver in the end zone on 4th down and wide open receiver running 15 yards behind the D to just name 2. Saying Oregon should have won the game is dumb. AU clearly outplayed them and if we had capitalized on all of our opportunities the game wouldn't even have come down to the last play.
This post was edited on 1/11/11 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 1/11/11 at 1:59 pm to TxTiger82
quote:What the hell are you talking about? Aren't we talking about missed opportunities? If it wasn't a horrible pass it would have been a TD. Also, Darvin dropped one in the first quarter that likely would have led to points.
Can't really count that one. THat was a horrible pass and Adams had no shot.
This post was edited on 1/11/11 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:00 pm to WDE24
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What the hell are you talking about? Aren't we talking about missed opportunities?
I was talking about red zone opportunities. You know, when it becomes highly likely that a team will score?
You are talking about one bad pass from your own territory. Not the same. There is a reason Cam overthrew him, and it was because he was under pressure.
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:01 pm to WDE24
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Wide open receiver in the end zone on 4th down
Time to read the whole thread. I've already "granted" that play as shoulda-been points for Auburn.
I will not grant the Adams bomb, though.
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:08 pm to TxTiger82
quote:Why don't you do a little research and tell me how many TDs Oregon and AU had from outside the red zone this season?
I was talking about red zone opportunities. You know, when it becomes highly likely that a team will score?
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:10 pm to TxTiger82
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I will not grant the Adams bomb, though.
Of course you won't. That's because in your mind any miscue by the Ducks was some freak occurence that cost them the game, but any miscue by Auburn was a natural consequence of a team who was lucky to be there.
The simple fact is that BOTH offenses missed opportunities to make big plays or score more points.
Auburn had 550 yards and 28 first downs. Any other game this season and that translates into about 50 points.
Auburn was a better team on any day. The only surprise was that the final score was 22-19, as opposed to 42-38.
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:11 pm to WDE24
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Why don't you do a little research and tell me how many TDs Oregon and AU had from outside the red zone this season?
A better statistic would be the red zone scoring. Damn you are dense.
And defensive. Why don't you lighten the frick up and enjoy the victory.
What I am saying is obvious. It was a close game.
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:12 pm to AUFANATL
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That's because in your mind any miscue by the Ducks was some freak occurence that cost them the game, but any miscue by Auburn was a natural consequence of a team who was lucky to be there.
No, I just recognize the difference between a high and a low percentage play.
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:14 pm to TxTiger82
Allow me to make this perfectly clear to the Barners:
I AM NOT TRYING TO DIMINISH AUBURN'S VICTORY IN ANY WAY. FOR TODAY, AND FOR THE REST OF THE SUMMER, THERE IS NO NEED FOR YOU TO BE DEFENSIVE. YOU WON THE frickING NATIONAL TITLE FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE.
I am just trying to explain the game, that is all. We all saw it, we all know it was close.
I am seeking an explanation, and the best one going so far is that Oregon can't power up and run inside the 5.
I AM NOT TRYING TO DIMINISH AUBURN'S VICTORY IN ANY WAY. FOR TODAY, AND FOR THE REST OF THE SUMMER, THERE IS NO NEED FOR YOU TO BE DEFENSIVE. YOU WON THE frickING NATIONAL TITLE FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE.
I am just trying to explain the game, that is all. We all saw it, we all know it was close.
I am seeking an explanation, and the best one going so far is that Oregon can't power up and run inside the 5.
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:16 pm to TxTiger82
I wouldn't say squandered, I would say Auburn took it from them. You know, domination as Saban used to say.
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:19 pm to AUFANATL
holy shite AU fans, quit getting so defensive, yall won the game. LOL
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:20 pm to Funky Tide 8
WHO'S GETTING DEFENSIVE ARRRGGGGGGG!!??
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:25 pm to AUFANATL
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Of course you won't. That's because in your mind any miscue by the Ducks was some freak occurence that cost them the game, but any miscue by Auburn was a natural consequence of a team who was lucky to be there. The simple fact is that BOTH offenses missed opportunities to make big plays or score more points. Auburn had 550 yards and 28 first downs. Any other game this season and that translates into about 50 points. Auburn was a better team on any day. The only surprise was that the final score was 22-19, as opposed to 42-38
THIS.
This post was edited on 1/11/11 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:27 pm to Gnar Cat21
RAWWRRRR~
Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:29 pm to TxTiger82
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Oh I agree. And that is pretty much the point of this thread.
Lie
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I AM NOT TRYING TO DIMINISH AUBURN'S VICTORY IN ANY WAY.
Lie.
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What I am saying is obvious. It was a close game.
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I am just trying to explain the game, that is all. We all saw it, we all know it was close.
^^^^^^Posted on 1/11/11 at 2:32 pm to Funky Tide 8
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holy shite AU fans, quit getting so defensive, yall won the game. LOL
Exactly. Thank you. These people are unbelievable. They just won a hard fought, close game, and now they are going to battle over the interpretations of that game.
If I were them, I'd be so happy I wouldn't care. Jesus.
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