detroit pulled a gibbs

panthro · #1 09-20-2007, 12:22 AM

just watched the replay of the detroit-minnesota game on nfl network. in overtime, 1st down, they kicked the winning field goal to clinch the game instead of going for the td.

i find it interesting, but not surprising, that no one seems to be making a big deal out of detroit's decision to follow gibbs' footsteps. then again, it's always the trend setter that grabs the attention, not those who imitate.

shally · #2 09-20-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by panthro

just watched the replay of the detroit-minnesota game on nfl network. in overtime, 1st down, they kicked the winning field goal to clinch the game instead of going for the td.

i find it interesting, but not surprising, that no one seems to be making a big deal out of detroit's decision to follow gibbs' footsteps. then again, it's always the trend setter that grabs the attention, not those who imitate.

saw it in realtime and had to smile.. both were good decisions..

smoak · #3 09-20-2007, 05:11 AM

I said from the get go that as long as you have absolute confidence in your kicker, it is the right call.

hail2skins · #4 09-20-2007, 06:20 AM

This thread was moved to the Navajo where it belongs

chrisbcbu · #5 09-20-2007, 07:09 AM

How far was the kick? Was it a 40 yarder?

csquared · #6 09-20-2007, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by panthro

just watched the replay of the detroit-minnesota game on nfl network. in overtime, 1st down, they kicked the winning field goal to clinch the game instead of going for the td.

i find it interesting, but not surprising, that no one seems to be making a big deal out of detroit's decision to follow gibbs' footsteps. then again, it's always the trend setter that grabs the attention, not those who imitate.

Im not so sure id call it a Gibbs call. Ive seen this done plenty of times over the years.

CarMike · #7 09-20-2007, 07:43 AM

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Im not so sure id call it a Gibbs call. Ive seen this done plenty of times over the years.

Perhaps over the years. But I think Panthro meant this year. [of course]

I'm not sure how long Detroits FG was, but I bet it wasn't 40 yards +. Which will set Gibbs apart from the rest.

OMT, I can't remember ever seeing a team attempt a FG on first down. Especially from 40 yards out.

SpicyMcHaggis · #8 09-20-2007, 08:08 AM

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How far was the kick? Was it a 40 yarder?

No, it wasn't.

RedskinsDave · #9 09-20-2007, 09:24 AM

It was a 37 yard kick and their kicker is a borderline hall of famer. It was also in a dome. I don't see the similarity.

rskinsfan10 · #10 09-20-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by panthro

just watched the replay of the detroit-minnesota game on nfl network. in overtime, 1st down, they kicked the winning field goal to clinch the game instead of going for the td.

i find it interesting, but not surprising, that no one seems to be making a big deal out of detroit's decision to follow gibbs' footsteps. then again, it's always the trend setter that grabs the attention, not those who imitate.

I think that many, if not most, didn't understand why Gibbs didn't try to get closer for a FG attempt, not necessarily why he didn't go for a TD.

Moe · #11 09-20-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RedskinsDave

It was a 37 yard kick and their kicker is a borderline hall of famer. It was also in a dome. I don't see the similarity.

That same kicker also missed a kick that could've sealed it in regulation.

SpicyMcHaggis · #12 09-20-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Moe

That same kicker also missed a kick that could've sealed it in regulation.

From 52 yards. And he hit the upright.

nicefellow31 · #13 09-20-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CarMike

Perhaps over the years. But I think Panthro meant this year. [of course]

I'm not sure how long Detroits FG was, but I bet it wasn't 40 yards +. Which will set Gibbs apart from the rest.

OMT, I can't remember ever seeing a team attempt a FG on first down. Especially from 40 yards out.

According to the official play by play, Suishams kicked a 39 yard FG. Ball was snapped from the 22 yard line.

Hanson's kicked a 37 yard FG. Ball was snapped from the 19 yard line.

A difference of two yards and a roof.

Ibleedburgundy · #14 09-20-2007, 10:48 AM

Hanson is a very good kicker and that is what makes this a no-brainer.

nicefellow31 · #15 09-20-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SpicyMcHaggis

From 52 yards. And he hit the upright.

Ryan Longwell, the Vikings kicker missed the 52 yarder that hit the upright.
Hanson missed a 48 yarder that went wide right.