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Originally posted by djtestudo
One, you don't take a knee there, because it disrespects the opposing team more then a simple run play. It says, we know you suck, so we won't even try. Same with people I've heard saying we should've kicked a FG there. They ran right up the middle, which is generally the easiest play on football to stop, and they couldn't do it, so they deserved to get scored on.
Two, that game was Musa Smith's first game as part of the offense, and they wanted to give him some carries. If it was 4th and 2 from the 30 and he broke a TD run, would you have a problem with that?
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First off, watch the highlights. The run wasn't 'right up the middle". Musa bounced it to the outside and scampered in for the score. And hey, I'm all about resting Jamal and letting Musa get some carries, no doubt. But as far as your 4th and 2 from the 30 it bears no weight here. That's comparing apples and oranges my friend.
That being said I never really viewed the taking a knee as a mercy thing and more offensive, but I do see your point here. I have honestly never thought of it that way, and now that I do, it might be just as desrepectful (if not more) to take a knee in that situation. Solid point! Perhaps the only compromise in my mind is to kick the field goal like you normally would....