One huge bad call - changed the game completely

Jan 2, 2018, 7:57 AM

Had the refs called the obvious penalty for offensive pass interference - then Bama would have probably gotten a field goal rather than touchdown. So - score would have been - 13-6. With that score - Kelly probably does not panic and throw into coverage - and they get the pick 6 - which generally took the game out of reach.
I would love to see an interview with the refs explaining why they did not call pass interference.
A 7 point game and who knows what Bama does. they never really had pressure.

Other ramblings.
Offensive line was beyond confused and overrun. Did not expect that. While Bama is good - we made them look like supermen.
We have no tight end game.
Clearly - they did not respect our passing game. Perhaps HJ or TL will solve that - this coming year.
Running back - when QB change is made - should KB be fullback and ETN tail?
I though our defense played well enough to win.
Punt - we need punter who can do better than 33-35 yard punts - sometimes turn the field. Disappointing.
Kick return team - seemed to want to get our return guys killed - poor blocking.

It was supposed to be a rebuilding year with the losses - so better than expected. However - to get this close and lay an egg - was tough to watch.

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We certainly got out-played by Bama, but there were a few other occasions/calls where things could've turned in a hurry.

The drive where Kelly lobbed a 25yd pass to Cain in the end zone was clear pass interference. Bama's corner held his other arm. 1st & 10 at the 12yd line maybe changes things vs a field goal and a 10-3 deficit.

After the turnover to start 2nd half, Kelly made a terrible read with a wide open WR and gave up on play scrambling for two yards. Need more than 3pts there.

Payne's INT was about a quarter second from being a long pass play that might've been a touchdown. Also, that was no horse collar tackle on Payne (45 yd change of field position).

Cain had sloppy hands all night. His 1st drop was critical and resulted in a gassed defense early in the game. The pick six that went off his shoulder could've been a catch, though I will give the Bama credit for getting a finger on the ball.

All in all, Dabo is exactly right - Clemson didn't make the plays when we needed to. Momentum is huge in this game and our offense/special teams flat out failed.

Great season though and reason to be optimistic about next few years. Here's to hoping Ferrell returns and a return to playoffs in 2019!! GO TIGERS!!

One huge bad call - changed the game completely

If you think one call changed the whole game

i did not say it changed the outcome

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