I have seen my team in college go for two when down by 17 (after scoring the 6-point touchdown). I have seen charts that tell you to go for two when down by 17. I always thought it's better to kick it when down by 17. The reason? If you go for two and don't make it, it is definitely a 3-possession game, whereas if you kick the extra point, you are down by 16 and now can be a 2-possession game with two touchdowns and two 2-point tries. Somebody please give me a good reason why going for two when down by 17 is better than kicking a field goal.
2006-10-21 16:31:36 · 8 answers · asked by James E 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
you should go for 2 if it is late. you do not need a 3 posession game late and if you do fail the coaches need to strategise the plays in order work fast enough to get the three posessions in. you would hate for your plan to change later so u need the answer early.
2006-10-21 17:39:55 · answer #1 · answered by pudgeharper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends what time it is in the game. If there's less than 4 minutes in the 3rd, then I say go for 2. If it's earlier than that, then kick the extra point. Once time becomes a problem is when you start worrying about 2 or 3 possessions. Before that, play the safer pick.
2006-10-21 23:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by wisbadgers1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either way it's AT LEAST 3 possessions, so why not try and make it a possible 2 possession game right now? Go for two.
2006-10-21 23:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by 1Edge3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get the sure point. Kick the FG. Defense wins games so get a turnover and another 6 points. After all that, then you can deside later on going for 2.
2006-10-21 23:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by Hatsman 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You kind of answered your own question, you would need two two point conversions to even have a shot, so why not go for it right away, if you miss, then you can change your stratagy accordingly.
2006-10-21 23:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by gregoryjames715 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go for the kick take the risk
2006-10-21 23:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the coach if he has belief in his team, they should go for it everytime.
2006-10-22 00:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by d.lin1993 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's all strategery
2006-10-22 00:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by fishbatman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋