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Would it have been "legal" if OB "blocked" the kick in end zone?

Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:10 pm
Posted by lsuallsportsfan
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:10 pm
Know this is a VERY obscure rule (if there is one), but OB said he was trying to block the FG if he could. I do not know for sure, but think it is a penalty to have someone in the end zone who "blocks" a kick. If not, why would you not have a tall player in the end zone for any kick over 45 yards or so? Anyone know the rule book to know if this is possible? Thanks
This post was edited on 9/9/13 at 12:42 pm
Posted by Behind The Ivy
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:12 pm to
field goal tending
Posted by GumboPot
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:13 pm to
Good question. Seriously.
Posted by JPLSU1981
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:13 pm to
same context....I was thinking....What if he got tackled at the 20 yard line on the return....Do we get the ball at the 20 or where they kicked it from?
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Posted by MakeMoney
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:14 pm to
I would think so. In the postgame video from Geaux247 OBJ actually said he was hoping the kick was higher so he'd have a change to swat it. I wouldn't think he would have said or thought that if it was illegal.
Posted by clamdip
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:15 pm to
two shots if they're in the bonus.
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Posted by Behind The Ivy
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:15 pm to
seriously i heard they used to have the tallest guy on the team stand by the goal and try to swipe it away. then they made a rule making it illegal. not sure where i heard that, curious to know if its true
Posted by LSUAce007
Member since Feb 2007
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:15 pm to
quote:

same context....I was thinking....What if he got tackled at the 20 yard line on the return....Do we get the ball at the 20 or where they kicked it from?

On the 20. That's why it's risky and rarely done. The only time I've ever seen done is at the end of a half where field position doesn't matter because the clock is expiring. I remember Antonio Cromartie taking one back about four years ago.
Posted by Brummy
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:16 pm to
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Posted by KG6
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:17 pm to
How would it not be the same as blocking at the line of scrimmage?
Posted by DollaChoppa
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:19 pm to
Yes....
Posted by DaTigahDen
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:19 pm to
This
Posted by liquid rabbit
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:19 pm to
quote:

How would it not be the same as blocking at the line of scrimmage?

Posted by Geauxld Finger
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:22 pm to
if he could reach it, he could block it as long as he didn't touch the goal posts.
Posted by crazybengal
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:24 pm to
It absolutely is legal. No question about it. The first reason he was back there was to block the field goal, if possible. The second option is to return the field goal.
Posted by White Shadeaux
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:25 pm to
quote:

if OJB


It's "OB" or "OBJ" if anything.
Posted by White Shadeaux
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:25 pm to
quote:

if OJB


It's "OB" or "OBJ" if anything.
Posted by Me Bite
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:28 pm to
quote:

It's "OB" or "OBJ" if anything.


I like ODB...
Posted by MountainTiger
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Posted on 9/9/13 at 12:29 pm to
For O'Dell?
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