if you want to find my answer go back and read the conversation from the point i ask merlin how tavon's fumble contributed to the loss.
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The fumble absolutely contributed to the loss. I see where fellow members posted a little this and that to the contrary, but its all just covering a pile of poop with some Lysol. Each negative play contributes in its own way. Tavons was no different than any other. That turnover shares no more or no less blame than another. Sum it all up and it was a team loss, but the individual parts did contribute.
I suppose you could say your point went over my head because I see no reason to bring up another player, or any other play for that matter, when discussing the validity of Tavon losing his punt return responsibilities. There is a point however, to saying that the muffed punt contibuted to the loss. Minor contribution, but still....arguing that player "a" also fumbled therefore player "b's" fumble cant be the issue seems pretty pointless to me.
I dont buy the momentum swingback argument either. We were running up and down the field on their vaunted defense, having drivin the length of the field 2 out of 3 possesions. Holding that ball and starting another effective drive could have been demoralizing to them. Instead, they get the ball back and at that point they are no longer demoralized and losing thier spirit.
And really....none of this has much to do with the overall feeling that Tavon lost the job on more than one event anyway.
Not to worry...Coach said it was "a little break". We all know thats the same as being laid off instead of fired. Perhaps he'll be called back to the production lines soon. Perhaps the next guy muffs his own self out of a job then Tavon comes back in, runs a few back and we all live hgappily ever after.