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Originally Posted by The Ancient  Has there been any explanation for App State kicking their field goal on 1st down with 30 seconds to go though? Did they do it just so they could block Michigan's final field goal for an even more incredible finish? |
I have heard no explanation, but I think I can guess what they were thinking. There is 30seconds left in the entire game. You have 1st and 10 on their ~10 yard line. As a field shortens, it gets harder and harder to successfully execute offensive plays, and the defense gains a huge advantage. So take the field goal, and even give yourself 3 more chances if there is a bad snap or something goofy happens, the holder can just lay on the ball. I'm sure they never thought Michigan would go nearly 80 yards in one play and setup for their own field goal try. But destiny was on App St's side, and the 2nd block of the game sealed the deal.
