RustyBourneHorse
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I have to say this. I think one of the areas that Schotty should have been better was getting into the ref's ear about the play clock. I counted at least 5 or 6 times where the play clock was at 0 for at least 3 seconds before the Giants snapped the ball. I get that if it's at zero and then the ball is immediately snapped, that's one thing. I understand that the refs will look at the play clock and then see if the ball is snapped. However, that doesn't take 3 seconds.
Within those at least 5 or 6 times (before the refs finally flagged the Giants for it), there were at least 2-3 big plays the Giants benefitted from that I saw where the play should have been killed for delay of game. So, I think Schotty should have been in the ref's ear after the first time that happened. I'm not saying that it's why we lost, but it's a factor, and a factor Schotty needed to get after the refs for. Especially when you're on the road, if you're the coach, you are your team's best advocate in that situation. So, you have to make sure the refs are keeping a closer eye on the play clock.
Within those at least 5 or 6 times (before the refs finally flagged the Giants for it), there were at least 2-3 big plays the Giants benefitted from that I saw where the play should have been killed for delay of game. So, I think Schotty should have been in the ref's ear after the first time that happened. I'm not saying that it's why we lost, but it's a factor, and a factor Schotty needed to get after the refs for. Especially when you're on the road, if you're the coach, you are your team's best advocate in that situation. So, you have to make sure the refs are keeping a closer eye on the play clock.
