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Arkansas State player plays dead on fake punt that goes terribly | FOX Sports

 

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That writer is a fucking idiot.

If you were a coach and your objective was to deceive the opposing team on a fake punt, what would you do?

You might send various people in motion to create confusion.

No, No I wouldn't. I wouldn't put anybody in motion. I would have them act like they were actually punting, not act like they were running a play.

 

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Defense: "Hey look, they've got people in motion as if they're running a regular play. Watch the fake".

Since the fake was unsuccessful and the ball was intercepted, I'd say there's a pretty good chance Miami was not confused and actually tipped off by the motion.

 

[tometom]

yea, having a guy faint wouldn't really confuse anyone. you'd have better luck using a guy getting down on all fours and barking like a dog (assuming the field is quite enough for that).

also as mentioned, motion on a punt doesn't really make sense unless that's something you do regularly. the main thing to me on a fake punt depending on distance is like R_A said, make it look like you are actually punting. I think a lot of kickers could run for a first down on those rugby style kicks, where they take a little extra time. if the defense isn't rushing and focusing on a return, I think those could get a few yards pretty easily.

 

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Regardless...I saw this this morning and literally lol'd.

Best part of my day so far.

 

[Exorbitant]

yea, having a guy faint wouldn't really confuse anyone. you'd have better luck using a guy getting down on all fours and barking like a dog (assuming the field is quite enough for that).

also as mentioned, motion on a punt doesn't really make sense unless that's something you do regularly. the main thing to me on a fake punt depending on distance is like R_A said, make it look like you are actually punting. I think a lot of kickers could run for a first down on those rugby style kicks, where they take a little extra time. if the defense isn't rushing and focusing on a return, I think those could get a few yards pretty easily.

And also having the guy shake a steak like in the Jerry Lewis movie The Mouth! lol

 

[Tomhusker]

yea, having a guy faint wouldn't really confuse anyone. you'd have better luck using a guy getting down on all fours and barking like a dog (assuming the field is quite enough for that).

also as mentioned, motion on a punt doesn't really make sense unless that's something you do regularly. the main thing to me on a fake punt depending on distance is like R_A said, make it look like you are actually punting. I think a lot of kickers could run for a first down on those rugby style kicks, where they take a little extra time. if the defense isn't rushing and focusing on a return, I think those could get a few yards pretty easily.

Seen it. Twice in the same game. I felt sorry for the kid. He looked retarded.