fringe Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 If a team is penalized 15 yards for too much partying after a TD, they have to kickoff from the 20 yard line, right? So, I always wondered why they just don't kick it out of bounds, being that the 40 would be considered a decent outcome of that kick. Is there a rule that states differently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubeck Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 The average kickoff lands between the endzone and the 15 yard line I would say....why would you give the other team a free 10 yards if you would have dropped the ball on the 15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 The average kickoff lands between the endzone and the 15 yard line I would say....why would you give the other team a free 10 yards if you would have dropped the ball on the 15? with that thinking, a touchback is a bad thing. its not where it lands, it's where it ends up that counts. if average runback is to the 28 or so, add 15 yards there, and the 40 is a good average guess. but my question is, is there a rule that would add yards to the out of bounds penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 blu, i think that the rule is the ball is spotted 30 yards from the kickoff spot if it goes out of bounds it's not a guarantee but its not a wild guess either. i think ive heard it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 well that would make sense, then. thanks gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nesta Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 It's 30 from the kickoff spot or where it went out of bounds, provided it's not an onside attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws44 Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Here is a LINK to the rule book kick off section on NFL.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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