re: Fake punt!! Why?

The pass down the middle has a very small window.

Compare a slant or hook or any route that gives receiver a run across the field. Any slant or 90 degree cut gives receiver ability to adjust.

Not much room for error on pass straight down middle, running away.

It was open.

worst pass I ever saw a male attempt. That includes down to age 11.

Teenage Girls and boys under 10 look like that.

Did you notice how Spencer ware spun the ball on his completed halfback as wildcat?
Called back for something.
Perfect throw.
Spin and arc.