Fans react to Georgia Tech going for two in double overtime
In double overtime, Georgia Tech went for two. Paul Johnson explained the play call in his post-game press conference Monday night.
“It was a counter action,” coach Johnson explained. “We’d set up and we’d run a bunch of two-point plays out of that web thing, a pick screen out of the thing, so we are going to bring the motion, and they took the safety over there, it was going to be a time out, so all they’ve got left is a five technique and a hip linebacker, so we’re supposed to be able to release and pull the guard along the five.”
Instead, Tennessee stopped the Yellow Jackets and won in double overtime 42-41.
Fans responded after the play with their thoughts on Georgia Tech’s call.
Don't understand the go for 2 play call when you don't need to. Keep pushing Tennessee until they make a mistake
— Better Days (@deadlast90) September 5, 2017
The stupidest decision of all time was made by #GATech to go for 2 in 2nd OT, when they would have been forced to in 3rd. #JustGetThere
— Pick Soooie (@PickSoooie) September 5, 2017
When teams unnecessarily go for 2 point attempts and lose the game because they fail said attempt <<<
— Jamie Targaryen (@jamieehudson_) September 5, 2017
Yep! My thinking as well!!! Stupid call to go for 2. Smh!! https://t.co/HjVKkxYAk3
— Sunny Yang (@KsunnyY) September 5, 2017
Wow I don't like that play call at all for Georgia Tech in an all-or-nothing play for the win.
— Brandon Anderson (@wheatonbrando) September 5, 2017
They got lucky that GT was dumb enough to go for 2. Nice win to start the season for your Vols though
— Andrew (@a_assaleh) September 5, 2017
Stupid decision to go for 2 by GT + a deserved result....big ups @whiskey_girl33 @TheNicoleLynch @craigwhite656... #vols #TENNvsGT
— Sunil Awasthi (@sa9321) September 5, 2017
I like Paul Johnsons call, but you get ball back to start 3rd OT and forced to go for 2 anyway. Too early in my opinion.
— Devin Hannah (@DrScoringPoints) September 5, 2017
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