Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers Admits to Punt Incident

UCLA's head coach Deshaun Foster has faced criticism for his decision to punt on fourth downs late in games, despite trailing. In a recent game against Oregon, with UCLA down 34-13, Foster opted to punt on a 4th and 10 rather than attempt to convert, leading to a 13-play drive by Oregon that effectively ended the game. Foster defended his choice, stating that he prioritizes not giving opposing teams favorable field positions. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers admitted to intentionally pushing a Buccaneers player into teammate Cooper DeJean during a punt return, leading to a critical turnover in their 33-16 loss to Tampa Bay. Rodgers believed this strategy would draw a penalty, but officials overturned an initial flag, resulting in confusion over the rules. The Eagles' special teams coach acknowledged the need for better communication regarding the rules, as Rodgers has a history of poor decision-making, having been suspended for betting on NFL games earlier this season.