1. 10-09-11 09:24 PM #1
    iifold
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    Fieldgoal Kickers getting too good...

    Ray Wersching wasn't this good

    Was he?
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  2. 10-09-11 09:26 PM #2
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    These guys are automatic from 50 yds plus nowadays...
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  3. 10-09-11 09:26 PM #3
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    used to only be stover and elam that kicked fg's like that
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  4. 10-09-11 09:30 PM #4
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    they've secretly decreased the size of football fields

    you cant really tell from watching it on tv

    its a conspiracy
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  5. 10-09-11 09:34 PM #5
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    Pat Leahy



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  6. 10-09-11 09:42 PM #6
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    had this conversation today, and all agreed, not much risk inside of 50 anymore.
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  7. 10-09-11 09:55 PM #7
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    making the goal post narrower would help, thus increasing the margin for error.
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  8. 10-09-11 09:58 PM #8
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    Meanwhile in college they can't kick shit.
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  9. 10-09-11 10:00 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by k13 View Post
    Meanwhile in college they can't kick shit.
    Isnt that amazing? Everytime a college kid lines up for a 30+ yarder its almost a guranteed shank. The difference between college and NFL kickers is unreal.
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  10. 10-09-11 10:00 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by k13 View Post
    Meanwhile in college they can't kick shit.
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  11. 10-09-11 10:02 PM #11
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    The 63 yarder Dempsey kicked was in New Orleans in 1970....
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  12. 10-09-11 10:02 PM #12
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    didnt bengals and panther miss xp or something today?



    and yea.. basicially if you get on the opposite side of the 50 you got a chance at 3 points.. and thats why everything goes over now a days
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  13. 10-09-11 10:05 PM #13
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    Don't they change the balls out for kicking plays? Don't know how long they've done that but I can't imagine they always have. Plus field conditions seem they're a lot more consistent.

    Today's guys probably better but you can also see that QB play has progressively gotten better over the years. http://www.pro-football-reference.co...ar_by_year.htm

    Game evolves...that's why you can't directly compare eras.
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  14. 10-09-11 10:11 PM #14
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    IN college I've never seen SO MANY missed PAT's.. I saw a guy miss 2 last night, BC? I forget...

    I know it's a step down, but a PAT?
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  15. 10-09-11 10:17 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMushroom View Post
    they've secretly decreased the size of football fields

    you cant really tell from watching it on tv

    its a conspiracy

    i agree.
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  16. 10-09-11 10:20 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by k13 View Post
    Meanwhile in college they can't kick shit.
    college kickers are a joke

    most coaches go for it when its 4th and 18 on the 25 yd line
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  17. 10-09-11 11:10 PM #17
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    BC's kicker sucks. Total choke artist. He missed a 20 yardFG attempt (basically a PAT) with 30 seconds to play against Duke a couple weeks ago that cost them the game. HILARIOUS. That's the type of shit Duke does. I think Duke's kicker (an "all-american") missed two FG attempts in the final 4-5 minutes in a 2-3 point loss to Richmond the week before that.

    Sometimes I wonder if the pro ball is just easier to aim.
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  18. 10-09-11 11:12 PM #18
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    has bc had a good kicker since the one guy who made the fg to beat nd when they were #1? their kicker always sucks

    many college kickers suck but they get effed up angles with the wider hash marks
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  19. 10-09-11 11:13 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Madcap View Post
    BC's kicker sucks. Total choke artist. He missed a 20 yardFG attempt (basically a PAT) with 30 seconds to play against Duke a couple weeks ago that cost them the game. HILARIOUS. That's the type of shit Duke does. I think Duke's kicker (an "all-american") missed two FG attempts in the final 4-5 minutes in a 2-3 point loss to Richmond the week before that.

    Sometimes I wonder if the pro ball is just easier to aim.
    I'm sure some of it has to do with field conditions, but not all...
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  20. 10-09-11 11:16 PM #20
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    They should change the number of points a FG is worth: 1 pt for every 10 yards.

    Can u imagine the number of kickers and soccer players taken in the draft???

    Just kidding, obviously.

    Janikowski is still available in my fantSy league. I should pick him up.
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  21. 10-09-11 11:19 PM #21
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    Wait till it gets colder and that ball is a rock, they wont be that good anymore
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  22. 10-09-11 11:42 PM #22
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    Not only that, barely got to see any running of the ball after kickoff. They're launching them 80 yrds for touchbacks almost every time.
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  23. 10-10-11 12:08 AM #23
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    Like it was said earlier, I think better and more consistent field conditions plays a part in it.
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  24. 10-10-11 12:13 AM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    i agree.
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  25. 10-10-11 12:23 AM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy0607 View Post
    Wait till it gets colder and that ball is a rock, they wont be that good anymore
    That wont be an issue on the west coast.
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  26. 10-10-11 01:23 AM #26
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    yeah they NFL should change the rules again. make the posts more narrow, but let the kickers kick without having to deal with a rush. wouldn't want anyone getting hurt
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  27. 10-10-11 02:20 AM #27
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    It all turned around after everyone saw what happened to Ray Finkle.
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  28. 10-10-11 02:25 AM #28
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    How come I'm always nervous every time one of these kickers attempt a fg then.
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  29. 10-10-11 02:50 AM #29
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    Anything under 55 yards, you are expected to kick.
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  30. 10-10-11 08:00 AM #30
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    Crosbys kick last night would have been good from about 65 last night
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  31. 10-10-11 08:02 AM #31
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    good observation IIFOLD

    Factor into your capping

    Maybe more overs?
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