Someone needs to talk to Whitt about not slandering Ludwig

[2008 National Champ]

Before that final drive, the Utes were stuffed at the goal line by the Florida defense on the opening drive of the second half. That turnover on downs was a key moment in the game.

“The last fourth-and-goal, they made a nice stop on Tavion (Thomas) and kept him out of the end zone,” Whittingham said. “As you reexamine it, more creative play-calling is the first thing coach (Andy) Ludwig will tell you. Not quite as vanilla down there. Last year, we were a very good red-zone team. You’ve got to give a lot of credit to Florida for what they did down there.”

Red Zone Issues

[Utesbyfive]

Hyperbole much?

[AZUTE]

Thomas actually scores a TD on 4th down if he doesn’t fumble.

I think it went as a TO on downs but the replay clearly show Thomas crossing the goal line but without the ball because he fumbled at the 1 yard line.

[BleedsRedUte]

If he fumbled the ball before being down, why isn’t the recovery in the endzone a touchdown? Sorry, I didn’t check what they specifically ruled on the play, just that it was not a touchdown.

[AZUTE]

He fumbled before he crossed the goal line. His momentum carried him into the endzone while Florida recovered it at the 1 yard line.

[BleedsRedUte]

Ok, I thought Thomas ended up with it in the endzone.