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Brent Venables, Tony Elliott embrace making tough calls in close games

Television cameras always find a way to capture the universal fan reaction whenever their team is involved in a close game. You have the hands clasped in prayer shot; the ‘Oh no, I just can’t look’ shot; or the ‘Great Stare in Disbelief’ shot.

Up in the coaches’ booth or down on the sideline, coaches must remain stoic because they have to find a way to manage the game while making the proper play call to win. But what is it really like for a play caller, knowing that what he decides could make or break a win or a loss?