Extra Points: Game-Winning Choices
Posted Jan 10, 2017
Now, there’s nothing scientific about this and there are no official measurements from Nike about the differing performances of the footballs. It’s all merely preference, and since we know how the mind works in athletics, if a kicker thinks a ball might go a little farther, it probably will. Nick Weiler hit those field goals as well as one from 50 yards against Georgia Tech.
(GoHeels.com)
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