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Football statistical puzzler of the day

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by doctor x, Aug 28, 2007.

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  1. spnited

    spnited Active Member

    Key phrase "This being a preseason game"!

    When he does it in a game that counts, then you have a story.. for now, just an oddity.
     
    spnited, Aug 28, 2007
    #13
  2. bigpern23

    bigpern23 Well-Known Member

    Don't forget, that once teams catch on that he's doing this, they're going to start returning the field goals and it's a lot harder to get downfield and make a tackle after blocking for the kicker than it is when punting. You can't release early when place kicking because it will surely be blocked, giving the returner a whole lot of room to get a good head of steam up.
     
    bigpern23, Aug 28, 2007
    #14
  3. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Rule has been around for a while: Field goals are scrimmage kicks, just like punts. If it's missed/goes into the end zone, it's a touchback. If it's short of there, ball is live for the receiving team to pick it up and return like a punt.
     
    MileHigh, Aug 28, 2007
    #15
  4. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Here's the rule:

    Rule 6, Section 2, Articles 1 and 2.

    SCRIMMAGE KICKS
    Art. 1: A may punt, drop kick or place kick from in or behind the neutral zone before team possession has changed.
    Art. 2: Any receiver may catch or recover a scrimmage kick in the field of play and advance unless it is during a try, or unless any member of the receiving team has given a valid or invalid fair-catch signal. R may catch or recover a scrimmage kick in K's end zone.
     
    MileHigh, Aug 28, 2007
    #16
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