The giving up the ball at the spot of the kick already makes it increasingly risky the longer the field goal attempt. Funny thing is if one team misses a 63.5 yard field goal, the other team can try a field goal of the same length in the other direction on the next play!
Watched the coach send in the kicker for what would be considered a distance too long to try. Kicker made valiant effort. Fell short. IMHO they shouldn’t put attempts that long in the kickers’ stats.
How about, instead of minus 2 points for a miss, plus 1 point for the other team….then in a tie game when you try a field goal to win the game, you better not miss or other team wins by one point.
carlsonbob about 6 hours ago
It’s not a bad idea if you think about it. 3 pts if it’s made, -2 if it misses?
wallylm about 6 hours ago
The giving up the ball at the spot of the kick already makes it increasingly risky the longer the field goal attempt. Funny thing is if one team misses a 63.5 yard field goal, the other team can try a field goal of the same length in the other direction on the next play!
LawrenceS about 1 hour ago
Watched the coach send in the kicker for what would be considered a distance too long to try. Kicker made valiant effort. Fell short. IMHO they shouldn’t put attempts that long in the kickers’ stats.
BACK9BOB 18 minutes ago
How about, instead of minus 2 points for a miss, plus 1 point for the other team….then in a tie game when you try a field goal to win the game, you better not miss or other team wins by one point.