WI like Heupel, a lot. He has changed the culture and made the Vols fun to watch and cheer for again.
However, his end of half and end of game play selection and clock management may be the worst I’ve ever seen.
That game should have been ended by an easy FG in regulation, but for some unfathomable reason —- our coach is unaware that he can take timeouts, and that he needed only about 10-15 yards for a manageable FG attempt for the win. Instead, he inexplicably opts for 2 straight low percentage go routes to the end zone, when 10 yds and 3 pts would do the job.
Apparently, Heupel is unable to take his foot off the gas, or go conservative, when is is completely warranted, and the only logical option.
Yes, we were screwed by the refs, especially in OT, but it never had to get to that point. Tempt fate long enough, and fate wins. Fate won.