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May 11, 2017 at 10:10 PM
  • thl408
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Why is it called a football when most of it is played with the hands?
May 11, 2017 at 11:20 PM
Well considering our American football derives from rugby id have to imagine thats the main reason. In rugby you often kick the "football" to score points. The ball was actually designed for kicking and not throwing from what I have heard.
[ Edited by JBrack on May 11, 2017 at 11:21 PM ]
May 12, 2017 at 7:58 AM
Why is it 6 points for a TD?
May 12, 2017 at 8:10 AM
Why is a 5 yard holding penalty an automatic first down?
May 12, 2017 at 8:41 AM
  • HERN
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Who and why decided the shape and the purpose of a field goal?
May 12, 2017 at 9:08 AM
  • Cjez
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why isn't a 50+ yard FG worth 4 points?
May 12, 2017 at 9:13 AM
In a 4-3 defense in a base configuration, how much responsibility does the DE on the strong side have to contain the edge on a run play?
May 12, 2017 at 9:22 AM
  • Cjez
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Originally posted by 49erphan:
In a 4-3 defense in a base configuration, how much responsibility does the DE on the strong side have to contain the edge on a run play?

depends on the play call.

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May 12, 2017 at 9:37 AM
Is a quarterback only worth 1/4 of a fullback of 1/2 as much as a halfback?
May 12, 2017 at 9:54 AM
Why does the NFL feel the need to keep adding more rules?

Why not strip away all of the protection and allow the players to play like rugby, Gaelic or Aussie Rules footballers? By taking away their feeling of invulnerability you are likely to stop the ridiculous moves that end up causing injuries.
May 12, 2017 at 9:55 AM
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Is a quarterback only worth 1/4 of a fullback of 1/2 as much as a halfback?

It's actually opposite if you think about it. The quarterback makes more than the halfback who makes more than the fullback.
May 12, 2017 at 2:41 PM
  • Chico
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Two part question:
1) What is the difference between a 4-3 linebacker and a 3-4 linebacker?
2) Why do we draft 6'8" players on the D-line (AA) - seems too tall to get any leverage and rush the passer?
May 12, 2017 at 3:01 PM
What about the playoffs?

Are they who you thought you were?

Why do you play?
May 12, 2017 at 3:33 PM
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