Pittsburgh Steelers coach Pat Narduzzi faced criticism from fans and social media for choosing a field goal from the one-yard line in the second overtime instead of going for the win against Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. The decision ultimately backfired as Toledo prevailed 48-46 after six overtimes.
Social media and college football fans ripped the Pittsburgh coach for opting for a conservative strategy that ultimately backfired in Pittsburgh ’s 48-46 loss in six overtimes to Toledo on Thursday in the GameAbove Sports Bowl.
Narduzzi opted for a game-tying field goal in the second overtime from the one-yard line instead of going for the win.. “I don’t want it to end like that. I want our kids to make plays. To me, I always put it in the kids’ hands. For a coach to make a decision to lose the game or win the game, I am not for that.
Many believed Narduzzi should have gone for it since Toledo would have no chance to match and a field goal would force Pittsburgh to start defending two-point plays.Teams trade two-point plays from the third overtime forward.The teams traded three successful two-point conversions before Toledo scored on its fourth attempt and Pittsburgh could not match to end the game.“A coach makes a call, I’m not for that,” Narduzzi said. “I don’t care on the road, at home. I want our players to go make plays.
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