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FREE KICK AFTER FAIR CATCH

Discussion in 'General NFL Talk' started by Steelpens65, Dec 20, 2024 at 8:57 AM.

  1. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    In over 50 years of watching football never heard of this rule.
     
  2. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    There are a lot of obscure rules on the books.
     
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  3. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    Jim Harbaugh has attempted it before when he coached the 49ers but Dicker's kick last night was the first successful one since 1976.
     
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  4. bleednblackngold

    bleednblackngold Well-Known Member

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    I originally thought it had to be a drop kick, and you weren't allowed to use a holder. That's probably because they did it that way in the old days for some reason. That was pretty cool that we got to see a rarity in the NFL last night.
     
  5. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    I remember when Belichick had Doug Flutie do a drop kick that was good maybe 20 years ago.
     

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