stevestojan Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 For a FG kick, you take whatever yard line you are on and add 17, correct? (7 yards for the snap and 10 for the endzone). Well, look at this picture (unless you just ate): http://msn.foxsports.com/id/307220 And the official stats show the same thing: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/super/s...l-xxv-plays.htm I don't know if this has been explained, and I know it doesn't really matter, but what's the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 For a FG kick, you take whatever yard line you are on and add 17, correct? (7 yards for the snap and 10 for the endzone). Well, look at this picture (unless you just ate): http://msn.foxsports.com/id/307220 And the official stats show the same thing: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/super/s...l-xxv-plays.htm I don't know if this has been explained, and I know it doesn't really matter, but what's the deal? 229292[/snapback] All that matters is where the ball is kicked from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 All that matters is where the ball is kicked from. 229305[/snapback] Yeah, I figured, so does that mean that theholder basically estimates where he should be behind the line? I assumed the ref would tell him where to go. (that's what i get for assuming) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnboy1977 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Yeah, I figured, so does that mean that theholder basically estimates where he should be behind the line? I assumed the ref would tell him where to go. (that's what i get for assuming) 229308[/snapback] Well, its not an official thing that the ball has to be 7 yards behind the line, sometimes guys kick from 8 yards back, they might find a better ball spot. quite frankly, why are we discussing the 47 yard field goal? he missed right, it doesnt change anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I don't quite understand what the confusion is. The ball was at the 29. Teams spot the ball either 7 or 8 yards behind the line of scrimmage (I thought it was usually 8 now), and you add 10 for the end zone, like you said. 29 + 8 + 10 = 47. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 I don't quite understand what the confusion is.The ball was at the 29. Teams spot the ball either 7 or 8 yards behind the line of scrimmage (I thought it was usually 8 now), and you add 10 for the end zone, like you said. 29 + 8 + 10 = 47. Am I missing something? 229315[/snapback] oh, i thought it was always 7. That's why I was asking. I actually thought the official # had to be 7. Guess not. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 oh, i thought it was always 7. That's why I was asking. I actually thought the official # had to be 7. Guess not. Thanks. 229317[/snapback] Ah, I see. I'm not sure if the rules stipulate how far behind the line of scrimmage you need to spot the ball, but the official distance is recorded from wherever it is the ball is spotted. So, apparently, Norwood liked his kicks spotted 8 yards back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 For a long distance kick, the kicker will sometimes move back an extra yard. The reason is that he will kick it more on a line, with less arc, because of the distance. But without the arc, it has more chance of being blocked at the line, so they move back a yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 yup, ball was on the 29 and reich set up 8 yards back at the 37... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 yup, ball was on the 29 and reich set up 8 yards back at the 37... 229402[/snapback] Reich couldn't have knelt about a foot and a half to the left? That f--ker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofiba Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Reich couldn't have knelt about a foot and a half to the left? That f--ker! 229404[/snapback] If you are going to blame Reich, blame him for the laces being out on the hold. Look at the tape. Reich had the laces facing Norwood. That's a no-no and could have easily been the difference in the kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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