Personally I don't blame the DB's for that. When your coach is obviously making calls that say he doesn't give a shist about this game, why should they? Perhaps they figured that would be the only possible way for them to score. IMO, that play was brought about by Bates' sickening play calling. It is simply what is bred from punting on 4th and 1 midfield right before half and quick kicking from the opponents 30 without even attempting the FG.
I've never felt better about passing this game at the half...geesh, this is disgusting!
-JC