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Quote Originally Posted by dillon24:

They measured the original spot on the field.. then they replayed it but never remeasured.. they knew the game was over either way so they didn't take it seriously


That's a lot of speculation.  And the yellow line is not official.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by HotRoute:

How would they have been able to score 9 points in one possession

How would they be able to lose if they take a knee?

 
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Posted: #53
Quote Originally Posted by jacksup:

How would they be able to lose if they take a knee?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWGCeMNmyV0
 
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Quote Originally Posted by blueselvedge:


Why on earth would anyone pick to punt a ball rather than kicking from a T? When the rules say that you have to punt the ball you moron. 

Seriously, are you trolling or just that stupid?

to clear any confusion, the below is from NFL.com rule book.  it states the use of a tee may NOT be used.  therefore the kicking team must either do a dropkick, punt or placekick (which is someone holding the ball).  the onside kick is very much an option here as it is still by rule a free kick.


(b) A safety kick puts the ball in play after a safety. A dropkick, placekick, or punt may be used for a safety kick. A tee

cannot be used for a safety kick.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Hockeyjock:


Are you serious? Smartest Call you've seen in a long time?  Maybe the biggest exaggeration I have seen in a long time.  



With so many people here showing they are clueless as to WHY it WAS indeed the correct call, and furthermore, who still insist it wasn't, even when presented with the reasons, I more than ever stand by my original post.

And the more people who disagree with the call, the smarter the call becomes!

In fact, let's repeat it.  It was the smartest call I've seen a coach make in a long time.  A 100% correct call.  It's not easy taking points OFF the board... but he did it and it was the right thing to do. 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by rr207:

How do you recover an onside "punt"


You recover a "free kick."  You don't HAVE to punt it after a safety.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by straitwreckn:

you are an idiot...you can't onside kick after a safety.  If you would of said "turn the ball over" or "get injured" you might of had a point.


Care to check the NFL rules and post again, with an apology?


 
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Posted: #58
Quote Originally Posted by blueselvedge:


Why on earth would anyone pick to punt a ball rather than kicking from a T? When the rules say that you have to punt the ball you moron. 

Seriously, are you trolling or just that stupid?


And I'll accept your apology you asshole.  As I said in my original post, on a free kick after a safety, you can't use a tee. 
 
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 Wow............just wow
 
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Quote Originally Posted by RgrThat:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWGCeMNmyV0


That wasn't a knee, the score was tied and they were trying to run the ball closer for a chip shot field goal....
 
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Quote Originally Posted by HotRoute:

There was :40 left and Seattle had no timeouts...
You are so right!
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Ed-Collins:



With so many people here showing they are clueless as to WHY it WAS indeed the correct call, and furthermore, who still insist it wasn't, even when presented with the reasons, I more than ever stand by my original post.

And the more people who disagree with the call, the smarter the call becomes!

In fact, let's repeat it.  It was the smartest call I've seen a coach make in a long time.  A 100% correct call.  It's not easy taking points OFF the board... but he did it and it was the right thing to do. 

Congrats Seahawk backer. lol

 
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Quote Originally Posted by straitwreckn:

you are an idiot...you can't onside kick after a safety.  If you would of said "turn the ball over" or "get injured" you might of had a point.


So, do you wish to apologize for calling me an idiot?  Are you man enough to admit you were wrong?

By now you've seen the YouTube videos posted, and undoubtedly learned elsewhere, that you CAN onside kick after a safety, just as I stated in my original post. 

Again, you don't HAVE to "punt" the ball.  You can "free kick" it away, and recover it that way.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by supadame:

Congrats Seahawk backer. lol


Wrong again.  I had no interest in either team.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by D-loc:



What an idiot...haha...no clue what he's saying


Care to apologize for calling me an idiot, after I've been proven to be correct?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by blueselvedge:


Why on earth would anyone pick to punt a ball rather than kicking from a T? When the rules say that you have to punt the ball you moron. 

Seriously, are you trolling or just that stupid?

And you owe EKUD an apology.  The rules DON'T say you have to punt the ball.
 
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Posted: #67
Declining the penalty was the right call.Taking the safety makes little sense when you just get the heck out of dodge with a win.

 
 
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