I didn't love the play calling, and I've been defending Rick more than most, but if our WRs (I'm looking at your all-American ***, Richards) catch passes, we win this game in a ****ing blowout. It's like 24-0 at the half if we catch ****ing passes and the 2nd half I'm sipping tequila, not pounding beers.
I don't know if we win this game in a "blowout". It definitely would be helpful if we caught those passes:
1.
Drop #1: +4
3rd and Goal at SYR 1
(7:29 - 1st) Malik Rosier pass incomplete to Ahmmon Richards
This is a relevant drop. Instead we kick the FG. If (instead) we score the TD + EP = +4
2.
Drop #2: Irrelevant
1st and 10 at MIAMI 16
(1:59 - 1st) Malik Rosier pass incomplete to Travis Homer
This drop didn't matter. On the very next play Homer caught a pass for 24 yards to get the first down. Also, we scored a TD on this drive.
3.
Drop #3: Irrelevant
1st and 10 at MIAMI 40
(1:29 - 1st) Malik Rosier pass incomplete to Ahmmon Richards
This drop also didn't matter. Two plays later, Herndon caught a pass and took it 35 yards. Also, we scored a TD on this drive.
4.
Drop #4: +4
1st and 10 at SYR 29
(11:41 - 2nd) Malik Rosier pass incomplete to Ahmmon Richards
This is a relevant drop although a TD is NOT guaranteed especially with our red-zone TD%. Let's assume we would get the TD on this drive/play. Instead we kick the FG.
If (instead) we score the TD + EP = +4
5.
Drop #5: The Full Extension Berrios "Drop"
2nd and 9 at SYR 47
(12:19 - 3rd) Malik Rosier pass incomplete to Braxton Berrios
I don't consider this a "drop" as this would be an extremely difficult reception. Running full speed, with a full extension, is a very difficult play.
6.
Drop #6: Irrelevant
1st and 10 at MIAMI 28
(4:37 - 4th) Malik Rosier pass incomplete to Jeff Thomas
Langham caught a pass for a first down on the next play.
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Please note the following:
- I didn't count the Richards drop where we had the ineligible player downfield as this play wouldn't have counted.
- Also, on some of the drops (not the Richards TD drop) there is no guarantee we end up with a TD if the drop didn't occur.
- Play-by-Play:
Syracuse vs. Miami - Play-By-Play - October 21, 2017 - ESPN
- Remember, drops are part of the game. They happen, mistakes are made.