Why? Florida, Dan Mullen getting hammered after fake punt call
The Florida Gators have turned it over three times in the first half against Auburn, but nothing has been worse than the fake punt.
Deep in its own territory, Florida punter Tommy Townsend inexplicably fakes the punt for a first down attempt, and got stopped well short of the first down. The very next play, Bo Nix threw a 32-yard touchdown pass.
Auburn hadn’t done much at all on offense, and the fake punt allowed the Tigers to get some momentum. Then, the offense hit the Gators defense with the long touchdown.
First, the fake punt:
It’s a fake! Ballsy move by Dan Mullen running a fake punt, but Auburn stuffs it🔥‼️#Auburn #Florida
— The Sideline Report (@SidelineReport_) October 5, 2019
The very next play, Nix threw the long touchdown pass:
— FTB VIDEOS (@FTBeard11) October 5, 2019
Florida is getting hammered for the fake punt:
I’m not sure what dumber, Mullen calling that fake punt or not starting trask the whole year……
— Max Harkrider (@Weagleweagle2) October 5, 2019
Dan Mullen, up 14-6 at home, just went for a fake punt at his own 32. It failed, Auburn scored a TD and now Florida QB Kyle Trask is down with what looks like might be a season-ending injury. Yikes.
— (M)J (LB)J (@JordanGame6) October 5, 2019
Auburn’s offense had done nothing so Florida tries a fake punt and gets stuffed. TD pass on the next play and now Auburn is within 14-13.
Don’t try to out think the room.
— Paul Roberts (@PaulRobertsWEEU) October 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/TheeHatedGator/status/1180587550747975685
Justin Fields fake punt? ???
— Landry Szn (@landry_szn) October 5, 2019
What a stupid fake punt call by the Gators.What was Mullen thinking there.
— Dale (@macy_dale) October 5, 2019
