Kickers can be cheaters too...

[co_springs_billsfan]

2 hours ago, Nephilim17 said:

"Chiefs holder Tommy Townsend can be seen apparently picking up a small object from the field after a game-winning 58-yard field goal by kicker Harrison Butker."

 

I'm stunned.

So.... We get the 1 seed?

[stevewin]

The most surprising part of this story is that is wasn't NE*** 

[bobobonators]

I have a dumb question: 

 

If this object is that small, in real time the punter/placeholder is looking at the snap and then has to place the ball exactly on this placeholder after receiving the ball? I mean it seems like there’s a lot of room for error/mis placement. Putting the ball tip down doesn’t leave much surface area to try and place it directly on a second small surface area. 
 

I wish they provided more info im just trying to imagine, on a logistical basis, how such a thing would work real time. 

[NoHuddleKelly12]

1 minute ago, bobobonators said:

I have a dumb question: 

 

If this object is that small, in real time the punter/placeholder is looking at the snap and then has to place the ball exactly on this placeholder after receiving the ball? I mean it seems like there’s a lot of room for error/mis placement. Putting the ball tip down doesn’t leave much surface area to try and place it directly on a second small surface area. 
 

I wish they provided more info im just trying to imagine, on a logistical basis, how such a thing would work real time. 

Totally not sure, but I’m envisioning the holder having it in his left hand and placing it simultaneously while positioning the ball just before the kicker makes contact—but too lazy to pull the game footage and see for myself 😎🤷🏼‍♂️…

[bobobonators]

3 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

Totally not sure, but I’m envisioning the holder having it in his left hand and placing it simultaneously while positioning the ball just before the kicker makes contact—but too lazy to pull the game footage and see for myself 😎🤷🏼‍♂️…

The article provides videos. And the thing appears to be super tiny like

quarter size. I still cant see how the placeholder takes the snap, and places the ball exactly on this quarter-sized object and manages to align the laces. They’re definitely picking something up but I’m not sure what function it serves. 

[Mynamemike]

10 minutes ago, bobobonators said:

The article provides videos. And the thing appears to be super tiny like

quarter size. I still cant see how the placeholder takes the snap, and places the ball exactly on this quarter-sized object and manages to align the laces. They’re definitely picking something up but I’m not sure what function it serves. 

Practice something tens of thousands of times and I’d imagine they’re pretty darn good at it.  I want to know with all the hd cameras it hasn’t been spotted before 

[papazoid]

it raises the height of the football....ball goes higher and farther

 

https://www.footballzebras.com/2022/12/after-review-a-reversal-nfl-wont-allow-a-holder-to-elevate-a-teed-kickoff-ball/

Edited January 13, 2023 by papazoid

[Dan Darragh]

Maybe Bojo should be trying this.

Edited January 13, 2023 by Dan Darragh

[unbillievable]

2 hours ago, bobobonators said:

The article provides videos. And the thing appears to be super tiny like

quarter size. I still cant see how the placeholder takes the snap, and places the ball exactly on this quarter-sized object and manages to align the laces. They’re definitely picking something up but I’m not sure what function it serves. 

 

Wouldn't the holder have to place the ball at an exact spot anyway? Otherwise, it wouldn't align with the kickers swinging leg.

 

 

[JoPoy88]

6 hours ago, Just Jack said:

Officials told to watch for illegal foreign objects used for FG and XP attempts | Football Zebras

 

 

lol love it. Like a little tiny tee that makes it that much easier to hold and plant the ball? 
 

if you aint cheatin’ you aint tryin’

[John from Riverside]

5 hours ago, Dr.Sack said:

Q: Andy Reid would (_________) condone cheating. 
 

A. Always

B. What me worry

C. Blame someone else

D. Never 

E. I’m gonna get to the bottom of this.

[davefan66]

So, no opposing player has seen it being placed? They haven’t had a camera focused on the the teams they suspect? Not doubting it happens.
 

NFL needs to crackdown on cheating.  Could be worst kept secrets. 

[ExiledInIllinois]

I wonder if they can confirm if Kansas City used it for the last second game tying kick last year? There's gotta be footage... Zoom in.

Edited January 13, 2023 by ExiledInIllinois

[Mr. WEO]

Kicker is like 89% the past 2 seasons.  I doubt this was for him.  It was for the "emergency holder".

[Your Brown Eye]

He's dead to me

[ALLEN1QB]

If you zoom in it says made in Foxborough, MA on it.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Holder dropped his Super Bowl ring? 🤔

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Anyone got a bridge they want to sell me? 🤨

[The Wiz]

14 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

I wonder if they can confirm if Kansas City used it for the last second game tying kick last year? There's gotta be footage... Zoom in.

You really think any of those refs would have thrown a flag on the game tying kick in arrowhead for a 15 yrd penalty?

 

See "music city forward lateral"

[papazoid]

i rewatched this years  bills kc wk 6 game on the coaches all-22. 

 

can see the holder the entire time

 

did NOT see the use of a white object or any motion of placing down or picking up

[Gugny]

12 hours ago, GoBills808 said:

It also helps the ball go farther if there's something between the grass/turf and the bottom of the ball. I used to kick in high school and even something as thin as a poker chip helped.

 

You were also barefoot and kicking a coconut, so is it really a fair comparison?