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larrymcg421
07-13-2005, 10:31 PM
I think this guy might get chewed out by the coach. Score was Miami 14, Pittsburgh 10 at this point.


Offense: Punt Formation.

MIA 19 Foster punted 29 yards from the MIA29.

PIT 89 Hanson called for a fair catch at the PIT42.

End of 4th Quarter
Wasabiak
07-13-2005, 10:33 PM
Maybe he was going for the "Fair Catch Interference" call, and didn't get it. Remember, the game cannot end on a defensive penalty.
Ksyrup
07-13-2005, 10:34 PM
Just imagine how far out of joint Cowher's jaw would have gotten while chewing that guy out...
Swaggs
07-13-2005, 10:57 PM
Typical Steelers.

Sounds like the time Barry Foster played a kickoff return like it was a punt and just let the ball bounce around in the end zone until the coverage team picked it up for a TD.
SirFozzie
07-13-2005, 11:45 PM
you can also take a free kick from a fair catch (not sure if it's just a kickoff or if punts count too) even if there is no time left on the clock.
mckerney
07-14-2005, 12:29 AM
you can also take a free kick from a fair catch (not sure if it's just a kickoff or if punts count too) even if there is no time left on the clock.

Yes, though unless your kicker can hit a 68 yard free kick and you are playing with NFL Europe rules it doesn't do you much good.

At least Miami handled the situation better than the Bengals.
Blackadar
07-14-2005, 07:07 AM
Typical Steelers.

Sounds like the time Barry Foster played a kickoff return like it was a punt and just let the ball bounce around in the end zone until the coverage team picked it up for a TD.

Against the 49ers in a close game, if I remember correctly.
henry296
07-14-2005, 08:27 AM
Against the 49ers in a close game, if I remember correctly.

It was the 49ers, but some reason I seem to recall it was the opening kickoff.
Ksyrup
07-14-2005, 09:03 AM
Can't get much closer than 0-0.
cartman
07-14-2005, 09:25 AM
And, I think it was the first game of the regular season as well.