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Here's my brain on this subject.
Fisher said...
“We were up by 11, which in my brain is three scores: it’s touchdown, two-point conversion, and a field goal. What I want to do is, I want to try to get to 13. I was thinking if I can just get to 13, because if I got to 13, then that’ll put pressure on their place kicker for two scores, because he’d been struggling.”
I don't get that train of thought at all. It's too subjective, and ignores basic logic.
The right way to think about the decision should be:
What is the difference between a 12 point lead and a 13 point lead?
I see virtually no difference between the two. Whether its 12 pts or 13 pts, the Bucs need 2 TDs or 3 possessions to tie or win the game.
There is clearly a significant difference between 11 pts and 12 pts. That's obvious.
So 13 must be clearly better than 12, to risk giving up the 12. And it's not.
Simply put, it servers him no advantage to go for 13 when 12 is easier to get and serves him just as well.
R.I.P. Nelson aka TonyHunter87 1971 - 2017 far too soon..
Your last words to me: "Your a great guy RFIP. I was very sad when you left the board, and your son, but was glad to see you back. Take care my friend, may God be by your side." 09/09/2017 12:58AM
No Nelson, you were a far better man than I, and I am sure an awesome husband and father as well. I will miss you my friend. -RFIP