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To: V_TWIN

I’m guessing he’ll do it again. He’s confident and proven it’s within reach for him. Good job.


5 posted on 08/11/2025 7:33:40 AM PDT by sgt_lau (Reject islam. They really do want to kill you.)
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To: sgt_lau

They wouldn’t even bother giving him a shot at that kick in a game unless he’s been nailing them in practice.


42 posted on 08/11/2025 8:36:58 AM PDT by circlecity
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Kicking the field goal itself isn’t the biggest challenge.

The bigger challenge is that it is pretty rare in the NFL to have a situation where it even makes sense at all to attempt such a long field goal. It generally only happens on the last play before halftime or before the end of regulation time, and in the latter case a coach has to consider if a 70-yard FG attempt gives better odds than a “Hail Mary” pass from your own 45-50 yard line.

48 posted on 08/11/2025 10:14:47 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Although my eyes were open, they might just as well be closed.")
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