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Steelers’ Tomlin a source of inspiration for Holgorsen’s 2-point philosophy

Dana Holgorsen gave Steelers coach Mike Tomlin a tip of the visor when discussing West Virginia’s game-winning 2-point conversion attempt at Texas.

Over the course of the past four seasons, the Steelers have been more aggressive in attempting 2-point conversions than any other football team – particularly in the 2015 and ’16 seasons. Holgorsen mentioned that he has visited Tomlin to pick his brain about a variety of 2-point plays.

“The Steelers go for 2 a lot. We’ve taken some of that,” Holgorsen said during Monday’s Big 12 coaches teleconference. “We have 2-point play competitions a lot.