On Sunday, the Denver Broncos defeated the San Diego Chargers by going for a two-point conversion with less than a minute to play while only trailing by one. Of course, it was a gutsy call, but one that paid off.
There is little else in sports that is exciting as a two-point conversion for the win. A walk-off home run arguably comes close, but the truth is you'll take a home run anytime, whereas the two-point conversion always comes with risk, and there are many circumstances where it is not appropriate.
Seeing my beloved Broncos hand a two-pointer to the rival Chargers, who have defeated us four straight times over the past two seasons, was very exciting indeed.
The last "walk off" two-point conversion I witnessed was also thrilling--it was by another set of Broncos who hail from Boise State, going for two in the second overtime period during the Fiesta Bowl (in college, you have to go for two following a touchdown in the third OT period--such is not the case in the second OT). After all the other mind-blowing performances Boise State showed the world that day--the revival of the hook-and-ladder as well as the Statute of Liberty play--it was the perfect way to cap a shocking victory. Boise State was so good that day, and so fun to watch, that I don't think a single Oklahoma Sooner feels bad about that loss. They were fun to watch because of their talent, but this was enhanced by the creative and risky playcalling and execution of those plays.
Taking risks is always... risky. But the rewards can be great.
There is little else in sports that is exciting as a two-point conversion for the win. A walk-off home run arguably comes close, but the truth is you'll take a home run anytime, whereas the two-point conversion always comes with risk, and there are many circumstances where it is not appropriate.
Seeing my beloved Broncos hand a two-pointer to the rival Chargers, who have defeated us four straight times over the past two seasons, was very exciting indeed.
The last "walk off" two-point conversion I witnessed was also thrilling--it was by another set of Broncos who hail from Boise State, going for two in the second overtime period during the Fiesta Bowl (in college, you have to go for two following a touchdown in the third OT period--such is not the case in the second OT). After all the other mind-blowing performances Boise State showed the world that day--the revival of the hook-and-ladder as well as the Statute of Liberty play--it was the perfect way to cap a shocking victory. Boise State was so good that day, and so fun to watch, that I don't think a single Oklahoma Sooner feels bad about that loss. They were fun to watch because of their talent, but this was enhanced by the creative and risky playcalling and execution of those plays.
Taking risks is always... risky. But the rewards can be great.
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