The Colts were trailing the Patriots in the third quarter by just 6 on their own 37. The punt team came out on 4th and 3. Then, this happened.
We’ve slept on it, and yup, still the WORST play in NFL history: http://t.co/9GnPQXOBDR pic.twitter.com/pJZvdUcSEt
— SB Nation (@SBNation) October 19, 2015
Let’s look at how Twitter handled “The Snap”:
Coach… Why did you Snap it? Player… I don't know why do you call that stupid play.
— Mark Schlereth (@markschlereth) October 19, 2015
ESPN personality Mark Schlereth was uncharacteristically funny on the night.
The only way I would have enjoyed the Snap Mary more is if Ryan Grigson had snapped it to Bob Kravitz.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) October 19, 2015
Please, someone make a meme of this.
I still think that fake punt could have worked if there wasn't one guy blocking 5 Patriots.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) October 19, 2015
Problem is personnel in Indy not coaching.Grigson hasnt brought in the kind players who can run directley through 5 players w/o any blocking
— PFT Commenter (JMU 6-0) (@PFTCommenter) October 19, 2015
"Who are: the Indianapolis Colts?" #JeopardySports pic.twitter.com/rqKixxctST
— Jeopardy! Sports (@JeopardySports) October 19, 2015
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh owes Chuck Pagano for taking the heat off of his own team’s special teams gaffe from the day before.
Every damn body like pic.twitter.com/dil3q4TU2V
— Michael Grady (@Grady) October 19, 2015
The 😖 emoji's whole life has been leading up to this moment. https://t.co/DvnmwYaKe9
— Amanda Heckert (@AmandaBHeckert) October 19, 2015
This is how that fake punt by the Colts should have been ran, man. This has first down written all over it. pic.twitter.com/d4TWbC3wfh
— Football Reels 📽 (@TheFBReels) October 19, 2015
“Gruden, coach us. Please.”
Colts gonna raise a new banner post game. #NFL #Football pic.twitter.com/JLhWOBIixK
— Matthew Henderson (@mhenderson95) October 19, 2015
More on Bannergate.
In a final act of defiance, The Colts coaching staff dramatically hurled the playbook into the sea. pic.twitter.com/CnWGaIeebv
— Will McAvoy (@WillMcAvoyACN) October 19, 2015
Tomorrow we find out whether or not one play can get a man fired.
— Peter Dunn (@PeteThePlanner) October 19, 2015
Nope. Not yet.
The Colts are the first postmodern team in the NFL
— CODO Design (@CODODesign) October 19, 2015
We’re looking forward to Adam Vinatieri in the slot next week. It’s art, man.
— Jason Gallagher (@jga41agher) October 19, 2015
“Pagano for President!”
To be fair, the 4th down play totally worked for the Washington football team in 2009. https://t.co/kPNdmcF3wa
— Jordan (@jordanupdike) October 19, 2015
Which was worse?
The Colts crazy fake punt was a "swinging gate" formation. Here's what they MEANT to do http://t.co/gQiGD5PnS1 http://t.co/zhZvy5EzZW
— Nick O'Malley (@nickjomalley) October 19, 2015
To be clear, this is actually a thing when done correctly. See: University of Oregon.
#Colts Chuck Pagano on the fake punt: pic.twitter.com/7y0DfiQWdX
— Dave Furst (@DaveFurst) October 19, 2015
Colts Fake-Punt Breakfast Recipe:
•fry 3 eggs in skillet
•add 1 oz hot sauce
•throw eggs at dog
•pour 20 oz of motor oil into eyesENJOY!
— Nate Miller (@royhobbson) October 19, 2015
UPDATE: Coach Pagano is asking for questions on Twitter.
Tweet your questions for Coach Pagano here and have them answered tonight on @Colts Monday Night starting at 6 on @1070thefan
— Chuck Pagano Show (@PaganoShow) October 19, 2015
Probably better to stay away from social media, coach.
