[Panther Thunder]

I don't completely disagree with you, but I think the true turning point was the onside kick in the 4th with 7+ minutes remaining in the game. D had kind of held pretty decently, and they were only down (I think) a TD at that point. Stupid to go for the onside then.

As for the punt suggestion, it was not a fake. The rugby call only gives the punter the option and he must read that he has a clear path for a 1st down. It was not a bad call, just a very bad read by Burgy. I won't say it cost the game, because it was a number of things.

Now to the kickoff... The onside, while you can debate whether or not you would do it in that situation is fair, it was not a bad call, because it should have worked. It was an excellent kick, but Burgy failed to either a.) fall on the ball or b.) knock out the guy that recovered allowing a Panther to go after it.

Both ideas were good and should have been executed better. That is my opinion on the subjects.