We need to construct a practice goal with an upright squarely in the middle and reward for strikes...
New kicking idea...
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It's been put forth as a mathematical theory for years. This may be the year to test it...
I can't wait until the day comes when there's a kicker who can nail 100-yard field goals.
"Okay, it's 4th and 37 and we're on our own 1-yard line. Oh, well. We'll just have to settle for three points."
"Okay, it's 4th and 37 and we're on our own 1-yard line. Oh, well. We'll just have to settle for three points."
Well, Alabama has figured out a way to avoid the punting issues.
They just haven't punted the past two games.
They just haven't punted the past two games.
I saw several teams with walk-on, transfers and freshmen kickers nail 40+ fgs. A couple nailed 50+. I guess I should be happy with what we have and not complain. I griped about the QB not being able to pass and now I have my wish -- except defense seems to be an after thought now and even Coach did not seem to be upset with giving up 30+. I thought he would be livid on the sideline but he seemed to just except the new style. It was OK though because I was livid enough for both of us. I do like the idea of going for two on each PAT. Also wouldn't mind either punting or going for it on 4th down.
I think internally coach was livid. That's just his new sideline interview poker face. Miss Terri told him to not be so mean.
He may have accepted the fact that we are not really good on D any longer. I think what got him so upset in the past was knowing we could have done better.
We should do this every time we get inside the other team's 40. Think of the stress other teams would have with our offense on the field for 4th downs too.
When you get held repeatedly and called for interference 50% of the time, your D is bound to suffer a bit
But who has a better D than us right now? Clemson? LSU? UGA?
But who has a better D than us right now? Clemson? LSU? UGA?
Oh, I think he was upset, but also a part of him was happy that it gave him something to work on and get after the team this week. Obvious motivation for the next game with Missouri's offense coming in.
The problem with that mathematical theory is that it's based upon limited data; few, if any, teams go for it on fourth down anywhere near as often as that theory suggests it should be done.
Sure, if teams tend to be as successful going for it on fourth down averaging going for it 10 times a game as they do when going for it 1.5 times per game then, of course, it's a great idea. However, if the success rate drops from ≈40%-50% to around 10% then it's a horrible idea.
Whichever FBS coach - if there ever is one - that decides to employ and test this theory - regardless of the outcome - should immediately receive a massive-cajones-of-steel trophy.
I had commented on this in a previous thread. I think we go for 2 and do not kick the PAT. And on 4th down, we go for it.
There is (or was) a HS team in Texas that did this. They punted only if backed up in their own end, and then only if the distance was more than a specific maximum.
The interesting thing to me is that, if you know you’re going on 4th (barring a disaster on 3rd), it changes your outlook on the 3rd down play. As in 3rd and 5-7 is no longer necessarily a passing down.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a watered-down version, and it works in an environment where 2-3 losses don’t disqualify you from the playoff. Not sure of applicability in FBS.
Other teams hit 50 yarders and game winners. Bama kickers hit..........the uprights.I think we have the best kickers in the game, don't y'all know how hard it is to hit an upright? And we've done it three, four, maybe five times now, our guys are just showing out.
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