Mack Brown Didn't Come Back to Play It Safe
Posted Sep 29, 2019
Trailing by one with 1:14 to go, Mack Brown stared at destiny and dove in headfirst, opting to go for two points and the lead. The quarterback option play never threatened the end zone, as the Tigers' defense came up big when it mattered most. Brown was absolutely right to go for broke. It wasn't the ideal play call -- then again, what is against Clemson?
(The Big Lead)
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