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Is the "free kick" rule a thing in College? If so, is there any chance Diaz attempts to abuse it this year in situations where it may be suitable?
For those who aren't aware of the free kick rule;
You can only attempt it after fair catching a punt/kick-off. After, its basically a field goal, but the defense has to line up 10 yards off the the ball and can not make an attempt to block it.
The only scenario I can think of that wouldn't be completely retarded to utilize this rule, is at the end of the first half when there is only time for 1 play after a turnover on downs. If our defense pins an offense to their own goal line, and they punt from the end zone...we'd be looking at a free kick of somewhere around 62 yards (from the 45). Think of it as the Kicker's version of a hail mary.
For those who aren't aware of the free kick rule;
You can only attempt it after fair catching a punt/kick-off. After, its basically a field goal, but the defense has to line up 10 yards off the the ball and can not make an attempt to block it.
The only scenario I can think of that wouldn't be completely retarded to utilize this rule, is at the end of the first half when there is only time for 1 play after a turnover on downs. If our defense pins an offense to their own goal line, and they punt from the end zone...we'd be looking at a free kick of somewhere around 62 yards (from the 45). Think of it as the Kicker's version of a hail mary.