Ivy League football team gets ruthlessly mocked after losing game in dumbest way possible

Penn lost to Columbia in a close Ivy League football game after mishandling its final possession, drawing criticism for a rushed decision to attempt a long field goal. The ending matters because Penn had time to organise another play, but instead sent its kicker on in a scramble, and the 52-yard attempt fell short as time expired.

With 10 seconds remaining, the article says the clock had stopped after a first down, giving Penn an opportunity to spike the ball and potentially gain a few yards before kicking. The kicker arrived late and appeared poorly positioned for the attempt; Columbia won. The article argues that a more orderly sequence might have improved Penn’s chances.