Great coaching is typically comprised of a mixture of situational game awareness (see: game theory), as well as traditional X’s and O’s.   You can not have one without the other.    McDermott is a good coach but his achilles heel is often in his game theory and situational game awareness.   Lets examine the final 13 seconds while thinking through each decision and how game theory can be applied.   1a) Pass Rush: In football, teams rush the passer in an att