Big Country Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Rules Questions Question: Is it true that when a defense is scored upon they may elect to kick off and go back on defense...several websites talk about doing this in order to not allow an opposing team to have an opportunity to on-side kick and recover with good enough field position for a field goal attempt at the end of a game. Answer: Yes, under NFHS & NFL rules the team that is scored upon has the option to kickoff instead of receive. However, under NCAA rule change in 2003, that is no longer an option, the scoring team must kickoff. I'm surprised this isn't used more often at the end of games where a team scores to become down by 3 with just afew seconds to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrick35 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Rules QuestionsI'm surprised this isn't used more often at the end of games where a team scores to become down by 3 with just afew seconds to go. 616586[/snapback] I think I would rather take my chances on recovering the onsides kick than to put the ball back into their offenses hands for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 can you imagine if they kick off and the kick is run back for a score - the coach would be hung by his ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredGSanford Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 can you imagine if they kick off and the kick is run back for a score - the coach would be hung by his ... 616614[/snapback] That's almost as bad as taking the wind and choosing to kickoff to start overtime, a la Mornhinweg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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