I don't like coaches do that either. In this case, it didn't work, but the Utes prevailed.
>I saw the 4th qtr and overtime. I rooted for the Utes, because I hate Pitt.
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>However, I detest seeing coaches stand right next to the official, waiting a split second before a FG snap to call a timeout. It is bush-league, cheesy, and unsportsmanlike, and I wish both the college and pro rules would change. No self-respecting head coach can tell his players to "respect the game" and yet also pull that stunt.
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>Like I said, I hate the Pitt Panthers - however, I gave their head coach (Dave W.) credit for calling the "ice the FG kicker timeout" several seconds before they even went into FG formation.
Craig Berntson
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