Just Jack Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Officials told to watch for illegal foreign objects used for FG and XP attempts | Football Zebras Quote 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. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Interesting. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaenon Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 So we would've won Super Bowl XXV with this? 1 1 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephilim17 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 "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. 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 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. 1 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Q: Andy Reid would (_________) condone cheating. A. Always B. What me worry C. Blame someone else D. Never 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) I wonder if they are going to ask kickers to take off their kicking shoe after each field goal to look for foreign substances like a loaded boxing glove. They must have received info from someone that kickers are loading up their shoes. Edited January 13, 2023 by 78thealltimegreat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rew Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 "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... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 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. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 What does the rule book say about this? Curious if there is any rule at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 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. 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappysnackcakes Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Well, I’ve seen it all. The most wholesome part of football has been sullied. What’s next? Did Marv Levy shake babies? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Applicable Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) 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 Edited January 13, 2023 by Big Turk 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 “If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I don't see anything wrong with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronicAndKnuckles Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 It's brilliant....So small, then kick makes it go💥...Bye bye... What foreign object. Like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Big Turk said: It allows the ball to be slightly higher meaning the kicker can get further under the ball and kick it farther That's part of it but the main advantage is less friction between the bottom of the ball and the kicking surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Pure as the driven snow that "little kicker" is! 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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