WARHORSE
09-15-2008, 02:31 AM
HIGH DRAMA IN DENVER (http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/09/14/high-drama-in-denver/)
Posted by Mike Florio on September 14, 2008, 8:09 p.m.
Notwithstanding the fact that the San Diego Chargers (http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/#) got screwed on a late error by referee Ed Hochuli regarding a fumble by quarterback Jay Cutler (more on that in the SportingNews.com Ten Pack), the Denver Broncos and coach Mike Shanahan made one of the all-time balls-of-titanium calls by choosing to go for two after a touchdown with 24 seconds left cut San Diego’s lead to one, 38-37.
Conventional wisdom is to kick the extra point and play for overtime. But Shanahan didn’t want to risk losing the toss and then the game, given the spark the Chargers’ offense showed in the second half.
So Shanahan signaled to go for two, using his best Bobby DeNiro in Meet The Parents “I’ve got me eye on you, Fokker” gesture.
And the Broncos converted.
Rookie Eddie Royal, who’d caught the touchdown pass on fourth down moments before, also reeled in the two-pointer.
It was one of the most stunning finishes we can ever remember, and we’ve got to give Shanahan credit for taking a chance.
That said, the Chargers really did get screwed. But that doesn’t change our impression of the gutsy decision by Shanahan, who made his bravest move since the day earlier this year when he opted to wash the shoe polish out of his hair. (Did you really think we could make it through an entire post without taking a dig at him?)
Man.............FLOREO is becoming a regular fan............methinks we may see a member appear here soon with the name of BRONC-O-REO.
Lord this win feels good............:coffee:SLURPEEEEEEE..........
Was the call by Shanny an egotistical one???
Not in my view.............whaddya think?
Posted by Mike Florio on September 14, 2008, 8:09 p.m.
Notwithstanding the fact that the San Diego Chargers (http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/#) got screwed on a late error by referee Ed Hochuli regarding a fumble by quarterback Jay Cutler (more on that in the SportingNews.com Ten Pack), the Denver Broncos and coach Mike Shanahan made one of the all-time balls-of-titanium calls by choosing to go for two after a touchdown with 24 seconds left cut San Diego’s lead to one, 38-37.
Conventional wisdom is to kick the extra point and play for overtime. But Shanahan didn’t want to risk losing the toss and then the game, given the spark the Chargers’ offense showed in the second half.
So Shanahan signaled to go for two, using his best Bobby DeNiro in Meet The Parents “I’ve got me eye on you, Fokker” gesture.
And the Broncos converted.
Rookie Eddie Royal, who’d caught the touchdown pass on fourth down moments before, also reeled in the two-pointer.
It was one of the most stunning finishes we can ever remember, and we’ve got to give Shanahan credit for taking a chance.
That said, the Chargers really did get screwed. But that doesn’t change our impression of the gutsy decision by Shanahan, who made his bravest move since the day earlier this year when he opted to wash the shoe polish out of his hair. (Did you really think we could make it through an entire post without taking a dig at him?)
Man.............FLOREO is becoming a regular fan............methinks we may see a member appear here soon with the name of BRONC-O-REO.
Lord this win feels good............:coffee:SLURPEEEEEEE..........
Was the call by Shanny an egotistical one???
Not in my view.............whaddya think?