I am pretty sure there was a lengthy debate on this board about this issue.
I believe, and if I am wrong I apologize, Ref wanted it moved back even farther than this (but in college, not pros).
TWO extra points were missed last season (and those were blocked, not shanked) meaning that 99.5% of all attempts were made. Success at that clip doesn't really add anything to the competititveness of the sport.
Now, MOST FGs in the 32 yard range are made (I don't have the stats) but enough are missed where it will put a team to a decision (especially on days with in-climate weather). So I like it.
I am pretty sure there was a lengthy debate on this board about this issue.
I believe, and if I am wrong I apologize, Ref wanted it moved back even farther than this (but in college, not pros).
TWO extra points were missed last season (and those were blocked, not shanked) meaning that 99.5% of all attempts were made. Success at that clip doesn't really add anything to the competititveness of the sport.
Now, MOST FGs in the 32 yard range are made (I don't have the stats) but enough are missed where it will put a team to a decision (especially on days with in-climate weather). So I like it.
So basically taking the skirt off the kicker? I like it too for the pros.
Haha, well forcing them to at least put forth SOME effort.
I don't have the exact numbers, but FGs from 30-39 yards were made at an incredibly high mark last season (something like 80%), so I am assuming that a 32 yarder is made somewhere in the high 80% range (like 85-89%). So there is still a VERY good chance they will make it, but it forces a team to a decision, and I like that.
I have read another situation that I like even more.
Get rid of the XP all together and make a TD worth 7 points. Then, the team can opt to go for a 2 pt conversion which would put them at 8 points. If they fail, however, they get knocked down to 6 points.
Haha, well forcing them to at least put forth SOME effort.
I don't have the exact numbers, but FGs from 30-39 yards were made at an incredibly high mark last season (something like 80%), so I am assuming that a 32 yarder is made somewhere in the high 80% range (like 85-89%). So there is still a VERY good chance they will make it, but it forces a team to a decision, and I like that.
Good point and many may get it wrong. Makes a boring part interesting.
