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[Michael Vance]

On 1/12/2012 3:22 PM, Beamsley, Jeff wrote:
> If we got to the point where most FG kickers could make the 35 - 40 yard kick, then perhaps it would make sense to move it out a little.  Otherwise, moving it out further simply prolongs the overtimes because the defense doesn't have to immediately deal with the prospect of giving up a field goal and the offense only has to focus on getting a first down in order to get into field goal range.

Since when can't "most" kickers hit a 35-40 yard kick? Though it's not a 
gimme, any D1 kicker should make that more often than not. I think that 
most should hit the 42-43 yard kick that they get with an immediate try 
from the 25. I think college should push it back to the 30 or 35 and the 
pros, if they were to adopt the college-style OT, should definitely go 
from 35-40. There are guys like Bironas who, if they're indoors, won't 
hesitate to try a 55 yarder, and will even do it outside a lot of the time.

-Michael