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NFL Must Nix the Timeout Before the Field Goal Trick

Submitted by Steve, Oct 10, 2007 14:55

On long attempts, this might hurt the defenders as there is less than a 50-50 chance for success giving the kicker a second chance. Even if the field goal is made, the kicker now has extra confidence since he's proven to himself that he can do it and has seen the opponents' defense.

I'd love to see the kicker miss the first attempt , get a second chance because of a time out call, make the second attempt, and then run over to the opposing coach and say "Thank you".

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What on earth is wrong with calling a time-out? Nothing. No one can give one sound reason why it should... [MORE]	Dave	Nov 22, 2007 02:41
Here is my take on this subject matter, being a Raiders fan who suffered through the first one of the... [MORE]	Chris	Oct 10, 2007 18:15
Why don't they just let football be football. If the defending team wants to call time out let them but... [MORE]	steve mcgill	Oct 10, 2007 15:35
On long attempts, this might hurt the defenders as there is less than a 50-50 chance for success giving the...	Steve	Oct 10, 2007 14:55
It is so sadly cheap and disgusting that I really cannot understand how M.Shanahan came up with the idea. It... [MORE]	Gerald Pavalko	Oct 10, 2007 11:24
The problem, as I see it, is not in the timing exactly, but in the secret prearrangement. Call a timeout... [MORE]	wh	Oct 10, 2007 11:03

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