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TCU’s Gary Patterson on Jason Garrett’s punt decision: ‘Much is given, much is asked’

BY DREW DAVISON
ddavison@star-telegram.com

TCU coach Gary Patterson found himself defending a decision last month. Down two scores and facing a fourth-and-three late in the Texas game, Patterson opted to punt.

Many felt that signaled Patterson conceding the game with more 2:30 left. Patterson defended his decision afterward, pointing to a pair of timeouts the Frogs had left, and has continued to emphasize “playing to win” such as fake punt he had called during TCU’s 17-14 victory over Iowa State.

So Patterson understands the scrutiny surrounding Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett. Garrett opted to punt in overtime when his team faced a fourth-and-1 in Houston territory. The Cowboys never got the ball back as the Texans put together a game-winning scoring drive.

Read more at https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article219751960.html
 
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