especially when Koroma had been hiking the ball to everywhere but the QB throughout the game. Coaches are responsible for the formations that will predict the best chance of winning.
In BB, when you know the other team has to foul, a coach makes sure his best free throw shooters are on the floor. One does not simply say, "You can't blame the coach for those missed free throws."
Further, a running game chews clock and offers a chance to create room for a decent punt.