Why do we not even attemp to block a FG?
- Thread starter wildcatglenn
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Didn’t we deflect a FG against Missouri a game ago? Do you honestly think we don’t try to get penetration? How often does a team block a FG? It’s not like it’s a common occurrence.
Lonnell DeWalt! Gonna need better memory from you older fellas. That was during my middle school years!
Because we never take risks- in Buttermilks brain he sees roughing the kicker or punter in his head or a fake field goal. Everything is about being cautious- that’s why we don’t throw over the middle crossing/slant routes - way to risky for Stoops
Yah, that’s him. He had like 3-4 blocks in the same year if I remember correctly.
Not worth the risk most the time if it’s inside 40 yards. The kicker can easily get good trajectory so it’s difficult to get to and you run a huge risk of roughing the kicker to extend the drive or selling out for the block and opening yourself up for a fake that goes for 6 once teams catch on that you’re sending the house.
Only worth going after the kick in game winning situations where a made FG wins the game or when it’s a 45+ (I’d argue 50+) yarder and the kicker is trying to maximize his distance so he’s kicking it lower
Only worth going after the kick in game winning situations where a made FG wins the game or when it’s a 45+ (I’d argue 50+) yarder and the kicker is trying to maximize his distance so he’s kicking it lower
