Opinion: The miss FGs were because of the hold

[Shane612]

Strange, but it makes sense.

 

[MAZEREZAM]

Suddenly this strange new rule application doesn't seem so random...

Yes, because they knew the only kicker in the playoffs this would affect was Maher…

 

[DandyDon52]

I know one was tilted alot, so that would affect the kick

 

[Gangsta Spanksta]

 

[john van brocklin]

It doesn't matter. We got ourselves a new kicker.

He's a coach wannabe, not a player wannabe.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Yes, because they knew the only kicker in the playoffs this would affect was Maher…

More strawmen,,, Or maybe some competitor observed this and contacted the league.

 

[Cowboys_22]

Maher is probably a Brady fan

 

[mcc2121]

Looks like Maher has "Anger issues".

 

[gimmesix]

League actually came out about kicking markers before the games this weekend

I thought the purpose of it was to not use markers under the ball that could aid the kick, giving it more lift. I don't think the blade of grass would have any effect. Maybe Dallas needs to get some clarification on that. The rule seems silly if the point of it is to take away things like the sightline.

 

[JBS]

The ball is always at an angle. Nobody kicks the ball completely upright

The ball can be sitting on the gross horizontally and he shouldn’t miss all 4

 

[LoneStar84]

Why would plucking a blade of grass at FG kicking spot not be allowed by the officials?

Because in a few thousand years, all the blades of grass will have been plucked from the field and it will be just a dirt sandlot.

 

[RonWashington]

Does it rain in Santa Clara ?