Why didn't we just let MSU score, instead of tackling at 1 yd line?

[mikewoodson2]

That was the entire game there.

If we let Lewerke score then we get the ball back with 1:30.

Instead, we stop them on the 1 yard line.

 

[Hoosiers Rising]

Yup.

 

[peskypole]

Yup.

Made sense at the time. Makes more sense now.

 

[dahldc]

In the moment that's a tough thing to do. You're treated in to make the tackle, not to not tackle.

We all agree we should have let him score, but you can't fault a guy for making a tackle.

 

[Daydreamer]

That was the entire game there.

If we let Lewerke score then we get the ball back with 1:30.

Instead, we stop them on the 1 yard line.

In retrospect, yeah, but players play in the moment. Any player on any team would have made the tackle in that situation.

 

[ce36ei]

Awareness and coaching. We’ve lacked it for years. That’s a scenario you hammer into your guys every practice and summer camp. Situational awareness.

 

[13thman]

The better question is why did we let them go 74 yards in 2 plays.

 

[dahldc]

Awareness and coaching. We’ve lacked it for years. That’s a scenario you hammer into your guys every practice and summer camp. Situational awareness.

Lol.

 

[Daydreamer]

Awareness and coaching. We’ve lacked it for years. That’s a scenario you hammer into your guys every practice and summer camp. Situational awareness.

You “hammer” letting the other team score into your defense? Cmon, man. That’s piss poor trolling.

 

[BayernFan]

You’re supposed to tackle.

 

[Pazhoosier85]

To me it looked like Lewerke gave up at the end. If he really wanted to get in the endzone he could have.

 

[626Spartan]

To me it looked like Lewerke gave up at the end. If he really wanted to get in the endzone he could have.

He said as much in the locker room after the game. You guys played a great game, your future looks real bright. I am not looking forward to the game in Bloomington next year. We lose a ton on both sides of the ball, and Penix will only get better. Good luck the rest of the way, I hope you guys smash Michigan. Maybe this time the refs will let you win....smh

 

[IndyIUFan66]

I U was so close it hurts. If connected with Westbrook or Whop bombs... If no penalty on great punt return... if had better pass rush to disrupt QB on drives at end half & last 2:00 game drives.

It’s five plays to finish theme.

But I don’t see any quit, or can’t knock the effort and would say some B 10 teams may fear playing IU ahead now.

 

[td75]

If Penix continues like yesterday, this team will bowl, period.

 

[IUNY]

You’re supposed to tackle.

Yes, but if tackling means you diminish your chances of winning the game, then don't tackle.

 

[Tsnider30]

Lol I can assure having been a football player not long ago coaches do not drill into you a situation in which you let the player score. No one plans for that. You plan to stop the other team not let them score lol. Some of yall are hilarious.