Thought experiment: What if punters could score a point in football?

[The Tradition]

How would that change the game?

For example, a punt that lands in the end zone, doesn't go out of bounds, and is either downed or the receiver is tackled behind the goal line scores 1 point.

Discuss.

 

[QChawks]

Well, the Iowa Hawkeye team will have a lot more points

 

[hydro2.0]

You can punt a field goal

 

[The Tradition]

You can punt a field goal

I'm talking about a new way to score 1 point.

 

[SolarHawk]

Sometimes thought experiments are better kept to yourself. This is one of those times.

 

[mnole03]

I'm talking about a new way to score 1 point.

What should we call it? A behind?

 

[The Tradition]

What should we call it? A behind?

A half-safety.

 

[DropitlikeitsHawk]

Pat McAfee wouldn’t have a show.

 

[DFSNOLE]

How would that change the game?

For example, a punt that lands in the end zone, doesn't go out of bounds, and is either downed or the receiver is tackled behind the goal line scores 1 point.

Discuss.

If the receiver is tackled in the end zone, that is a safety. Why penalize the kicking team a point? The rest of your proposal is ridiculous.

 

[West Duval Nole]

This should not ever be a change that is ever considered.

/thread

 

[THE_DEVIL]

F No!

Signed,
United Bookies Association

 

[wilson reborn]

If the receiver is tackled in the end zone, that is a safety. Why penalize the kicking team a point? The rest of your proposal is ridiculous.

No, I like it. Football is getting boring. Soccer is taking over. Make new rules to shake things up.

 

[torbee]

Well, the Iowa Hawkeye team will have a lot more points

At least four national championships.

This may be the best idea OP has ever had (admittedly low bar.)

 

[The Tradition]

No, I like it. Football is getting boring. Soccer is taking over. Make new rules to shake things up.

Preach it, brother!

Currently, the receiver stands on the 10 yard line and waives it off if it's going over his head. That's boring.

My suggestion would Make Punting Great Again.

 

[DFSNOLE]

Preach it, brother!

Currently, the receiver stands on the 10 yard line and waives it off if it's going over his head. That's boring.

My suggestion would Make Punting Great Again.

No it wouldn't.

 

[wilson reborn]

Preach it, brother!

Currently, the receiver stands on the 10 yard line and waives it off if it's going over his head. That's boring.

My suggestion would Make Punting Great Again.

Yeah dawg. And you lose three points if you miss a field goal!

 

[The Tradition]

No it wouldn't.

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[DropitlikeitsHawk]

Who cares liberal dolts like Joy Behar want it cancelled.

 

[TJ8869]

Move to Canada with the rest of the hippies, Trad.

 

[DFSNOLE]

Trad in this thread.

 

[HawCory]

 

[Gonolz]

What should we call it? A behind?

I do love a nice behind.

 

[OILCHECKER]

If you want to reward a team for a punt landing in the end zone, how many pts should they get if an incomplete pass falls in the end zone?

 

[DooBi]

I'm ok with the rouge in Canadian football and indoor football. I'd be ok with it in the NFL and college.

 

[Joes Place]

How would that change the game?

For example, a punt that lands in the end zone, doesn't go out of bounds, and is either downed or the receiver is tackled behind the goal line scores 1 point.

Discuss.

NFL Drop Kick Field Goal explained: What it is and how it works

A very rare but legal way to score points in the NFL is via a drop kick field goal. Most people have never heard or thought of such a thing, as it is not a feature in the modern game.

www.sportskeeda.com

 

[win1forthe]

Or a twist to your proposal, how about 1 point if the ball is downed or goes out of bounds inside the five-yard line on a punt.

 

[fredjr82]

If the receiver is tackled in the end zone, that is a safety. Why penalize the kicking team a point? The rest of your proposal is ridiculous.

What I think he means is the PR fields the ball in the end zone which never happens. While it's not a terrible idea, Trad just f'd up the way they'd score it.

What I could see is 1 point for every punt downed at the opponent's one yard line. It doesn't happen enough to rack up too many points and could make for some interesting game moments. Too far for a FG down late in the 4th? Coffin corner baby!!!!

 

[Funky Bunch]

This is a great idea. It would be awesome to see a team in OT playing for the punt to win the game.

jk, this is the dumbest thing I've read on here in a while

 

[93hawkeye]

Or just do away with punting. 4th downs would have the full complement of QB, RB, WRs, TEs on the field. More plays with top talent on the field=more exciting game?

 

[Hawkfan_08]

Iowa = national champs

 

[BioHawk]

Nah, now it should be a randomly placed bullseye, at least 50 yards away that the punter has to land the ball inside of. Kind of like the skill drill that used to be on Madden.

 

[ICWestfan]

How about we give everyone a medal?

 

[DFSNOLE]

What I think he means is the PR fields the ball in the end zone which never happens. While it's not a terrible idea, Trad just f'd up the way they'd score it.

What I could see is 1 point for every punt downed at the opponent's one yard line. It doesn't happen enough to rack up too many points and could make for some interesting game moments. Too far for a FG down late in the 4th? Coffin corner baby!!!!

You're trying to put yourself in Trad's head?!?😅🤣😂

 

[The Tradition]

What I think he means is the PR fields the ball in the end zone which never happens.

Correct. The receiver just waives it off.

BUT if there's a chance that the ball could be downed in the end zone resulting in a point for the other team, the receiver would have to do something about that. Like attempting to field it and then get out of the end zone.

And my friends, THAT would be much more exciting.