Friday, June 21, 2013

Moment #92: Another Golden Opportunity Wasted





We’re only at moment 92, but the recurring theme of the Lions wasting fantastic field position chances is already getting old.

Get used to it as we review 2012, and let’s hope we forget it during the 2013 season.

But with 12:36 left in the 4th quarter and Columbia leading 10-3, the Lions began a possession at the Marist 28 after Alec Fisher was interfered with on a fair catch.

Two runs by Marcorus Garrett netted a respectable five yards and set up a 3rd and 5 at the Red Fox 23.

But on that play another recurring theme of 2012 occurred; QB Sean Brackett was left without enough pass protection and he was sacked for a six yard loss back to the 29.

Unlike his predecessor, Norries Wilson, Head Coach Pete Mangurian often opted to punt in situations where the Lions faced a 4th down inside the opponent’s 30 yard line.


In this case, Paul Delaney wasn’t able to keep his kick out of the end zone and Marist got it back at the 20. 

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Jake, take a look at the Basketball recruiting class on the Athletic website. Looks like great size, exactly what we need!