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Officials told to watch for illegal foreign objects used for FG and XP attempts | Football Zebras

 

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Game officials will have a heightened sense of awareness regarding field goal holders attempting to use a small object upon which to place the ball when holding for a field goal, after such a practice was observed in a Week 14 game.

 

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5 minutes ago, Nephilim17 said:

"Chiefs holder Tommy Townsend can be seen apparently picking up a small object from the field after a game-winning 58-yard field goal by kicker Harrison Butker."

 

I'm stunned.

 

Prediction: 3rd round comp pick to the Chiefs. NFL apologizes for ever doubting their greatness.

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"small white foreign object"... What is the theory on this?  Is it like a slip pad or something that the nose of the ball hopefully lands on to kick further?  Is it a friction pad to help get the ball center stabilized easier for better aim?  I don't see see anything the equivalent of a tee being possible to land on in real time.  The info on what was being used is lacking...

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38 minutes ago, Rew said:

"small white foreign object"... What is the theory on this?  Is it like a slip pad or something that the nose of the ball hopefully lands on to kick further?  Is it a friction pad to help get the ball center stabilized easier for better aim?  I don't see see anything the equivalent of a tee being possible to land on in real time.  The info on what was being used is lacking...

 

I'm guessing it is like a ball marker in golf, so the holder knows exactly where the kicker wants the ball placed.  

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2 minutes ago, Just Jack said:

 

I'm guessing it is like a ball marker in golf, so the holder knows exactly where the kicker wants the ball placed.  

It also helps the ball go farther if there's something between the grass/turf and the bottom of the ball. I used to kick in high school and even something as thin as a poker chip helped.

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57 minutes ago, Nephilim17 said:

"Chiefs holder Tommy Townsend can be seen apparently picking up a small object from the field after a game-winning 58-yard field goal by kicker Harrison Butker."

 

I'm stunned.

I hope these guys wouldn't resort to this type of behavior in a playoff game. Like - off the top of my head - a divisional round matchup where you need a big kick to force overtime, for example.

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57 minutes ago, Rew said:

"small white foreign object"... What is the theory on this?  Is it like a slip pad or something that the nose of the ball hopefully lands on to kick further?  Is it a friction pad to help get the ball center stabilized easier for better aim?  I don't see see anything the equivalent of a tee being possible to land on in real time.  The info on what was being used is lacking...

 

It allows the ball to be slightly higher meaning the kicker can get further under the ball and kick it farther 

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2 hours ago, Nephilim17 said:

"Chiefs holder Tommy Townsend can be seen apparently picking up a small object from the field after a game-winning 58-yard field goal by kicker Harrison Butker."

 

I'm stunned.

Honestly, this should be bigger news especially since it was during a game winning kick (and how many times before?) As if having to beat Patrick Mahomes isn’t enough already for teams.

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