Mangenius just iced the kicker in a preseason game

[Lugnuts]

Why? Explain that one to me. I can understand running the no-huddle, which he did. You need to practice the no-huddle.

But why do you need to "practice" icing the kicker?

 

[hockeybeat]

Why? Explain that one to me. I can understand running the no-huddle, which he did. You need to practice the no-huddle.

But why do you need to "practice" icing the kicker?

It's preseason and he has been out-of-practice since early January?

 

[Batman]

I've always wondered if those timeouts are really to ice the kicker? Seems like a lot of times, if you look closely, somebody on the coverage team is out of place, they have the wrong package in, or maybe they just smell a fake and call a timeout to be safe. In other words, one of those little things you'd never pick up on unless you were listening in on the sideline or in a headset. And since it's usually an insignificant part of the game in the grand scheme, it's something a reporter would never ask about.
Besides, it helps most kickers, doesn't it? Gives them time to check their spot, mark their paces and gauge the wind if there is any.
This sounds like a fun feature story for some college or pro beat writer somewhere.

 

[dooley_womack1]

Because NFL coaches are notorious micromanagers. Actually, the opposing coach should probably be glad his kicker got some practice in being iced.

 

[Chi City 81]

Because NFL coaches are notorious micromanagers. Actually, the opposing coach should probably be glad his kicker got some practice in being iced.

Does that mean Tony LaRussa would be a great NFL coach?

 

[hockeybeat]

Because NFL coaches are notorious micromanagers. Actually, the opposing coach should probably be glad his kicker got some practice in being iced.

Does that mean Tony LaRussa would be a great NFL coach?

No, and I'd thank everyone to not question the Mangenius. After all, he led his team to a 10-6 record last season. We should all genuflect in his general direction every time his image flickers across our televisions or stares at us from our newspapers and magazines.

For he is The Mangenius.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Why are you watching. EXHIBITION football?

 

[imjustagirl2]

Why are you putting. RANDOM periods?

 

[Chi City 81]

Why are you watching. EXHIBITION football?

Because I'm already done watching the Indians lose and need something else to do.

 

[BYH]

Why are you putting. RANDOM periods?

Outing alert: TSP. is my mother.-in law.

 

[dooley_womack1]

WHY. Watch YU Exbition fooTBalL! [/cockdian]

 

[Pete Incaviglia]

Why are you watching. EXHIBITION football?

I'm worse. I actually bought tickets to an exhibition game!

 

[Hustle]

Why are you watching. EXHIBITION football?

Because, until tonight, I had never seen football in HD from the comfort of my own La-Z-Boy.

 

[TyWebb]

Why are you watching. EXHIBITION football?

I'm worse. I actually bought tickets to an exhibition game!

[shaking head]

 

[Pete Incaviglia]

Why are you watching. EXHIBITION football?

I'm worse. I actually bought tickets to an exhibition game!

[shaking head]

$10 bucks, going with some old friends, going to be very, very drunk. Those are my only excuses.

 

[TyWebb]

Why are you watching. EXHIBITION football?

I'm worse. I actually bought tickets to an exhibition game!

[shaking head]

$10 bucks, going with some old friends, going to be very, very drunk. Those are my only excuses.

The drunk part is reason enough for me.

 

[Lugnuts]

I've always wondered if those timeouts are really to ice the kicker? Seems like a lot of times, if you look closely, somebody on the coverage team is out of place, they have the wrong package in, or maybe they just smell a fake and call a timeout to be safe. In other words, one of those little things you'd never pick up on unless you were listening in on the sideline or in a headset. And since it's usually an insignificant part of the game in the grand scheme, it's something a reporter would never ask about.
Besides, it helps most kickers, doesn't it? Gives them time to check their spot, mark their paces and gauge the wind if there is any.
This sounds like a fun feature story for some college or pro beat writer somewhere.

Holy great point, Batman.

 

[Johnny Dangerously]

Not to pick on TV folks, but the "ice the kicker" thing always struck me as something that was probably true once or twice, but then it became an easy thing for announcers to assume, and everyone started assuming it and saying it, and then it just became a reflex. Timeout before a kick? Icing the kicker.

And I think we've all -- fans, print media and announcers who can't or don't have an original thought -- bought it without questioning it. As Batman said, it's a good enterprise piece waiting to be explored and written.

 

[Lugnuts]

Hey don't pick on me! ;D

It would make a great story, and now that it's been posted here, I'm sure it will be.

 

[Johnny Dangerously]

You know I'm not picking on you, Lugz. I edited my post, though, to clarify I'm talking about announcers. I'm still a bit groggy this morning.

Hire yew??