Because he is so in his own head that he does not know what he’s doing minute to the next in his own mind.
Because he did the same thing in the OSU game. Every fiber in his body wants to go for the first down, but the Time Out allowed him to come to his senses and make the right decision.
It was DeLuca and Eldson who gave up the 2 big runs. Coincidentally they are our weakest links on D.
Elsdon killed them last year in this game too.
I believe that Mich had a late offensive substitution on that play so shouldn’t the refs have stopped play until we could sub? Or is that pro only?
Many of the long runs against us were because the outside containment….either defensive end or outside linebacker….crashed in too hard and didn’t play contain like they are supposed to. Once the back hit around the corner it was a foot race with the d backs.
Attention to detail and discipline are lacking on Franklin’s teams.
The ref said 12 on the field - and there was 12 with the late run on.
To be fair DeLuca had outside containment but was held by 89. 89 was the star of the game for UM. He held badly on three critical runs and drew the PI call on King.
We won the Rose Bowl because Cam Rising got hurt not because we turned the corner.
You must not watch much football. This happens frequently in other games as well.
No it doesn't. I never see a team call timeout to punt. Never. Especially not in the 2nd half of a close game where timeouts will be at a premium.
DeLuca was “hooked and held” by the tackle or tight end , as the RB ran around the left side…bad no call. Number 43 completely took himself out of the play. There was a MASSIVE open hole to plug to his left ( where RB’s tend to go), but 43 went to his right ….behind a mass of humanity and a rugby scrum….just like last year.
So did Yurcich decide to go for,it and Franklin call a timeout to make him punt? That could have lead to his firing.
I was listening on my phone to Jones/Ham and PSU defense get abused when Elsdon & DeLuca where in. Heard Ham mention several times that they couldn't get off their blocks or missed tackles. Why is Elsdon still playing on defense? Special teams, OK. That's it.
Deluca is one of the best players on this football team. If he looked different, people would be praising his athleticism and instincts.
yep. you could see we were the better team. And their second team QB is no slouch.
Clown post. It happens frequently where the team looks like they are going to go for it, then calls time out and chooses to punt. I get that you lie awake at night thinking of things to criticize Franklin about, but stop with the BS.
If you think calling a timeout in the 2nd half of a close game so you can punt instead of taking the 5 yard delay of game penalty isn't a bad coaching decision, the only thing I can say is, good morning, Mr. Franklin!
Cephas looked lost on that play, Allar was trying to get him into position and the play clock was running out. They were going to go for it until we didn't line up fast enough, then changed their mind once they had more time to discuss it.
