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There’s nothing worse than having an outmatched coach, and that is definitely what the Zooker proved again on Saturday.

With his team on the verge of driving for a touchdown, the Fighting Illini faced a fourth and seven from the 13 yard line with 4:40 left in the game. The Illini were making only their third trip to the red zone in the game, and were trailing 17-10.

A touchdown was the only score whatsoever that mattered, so, obviously, Zook sent out the field goal unit.

Before we get to the Zook explanation, let’s once more set the scene: The Illini trail by a touchdown, it’s fourth down on your opponents 13, there’s a 25 mph wind in your face (making the 30 yard FG not a gimme), your defense, though stout, has just given up a long drive and is starting to look fatigued.

You need the touchdown to tie.

You kick the field goal.

Ron Zook, explain away!

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