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Originally Posted by BengalsAndBucks
Illinios ran the punt team out late, and once we recognized who was out there, Tressel sent out Hartline and Small. Unfortunately, Russell and Coleman didn't get the memo, and were still on the field. Malcolm was screaming and waving for them to get off, but by the time they realized what was happening and started sprinting to the sideline, Illinios was set. Honestly, if your Tressel, do you risk the too many men on the field penalty which is an automatic first down, or do you take the timeout and hope that Illinios doesn't go for it and if they do you stop them? In that situation, I would take the timeout.
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Exactly. I think one of the reasons it looked bad was that the personnel had changed by the time the TO was granted. But, Tressel had mere seconds to make the call and I think 90% of coaches would have done so under those circumstances. I wouldn't even blame him in hindsight because I don't think he could have made any other call.