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New York Giants' co-owner John Mara said the rule that last season moved kickoffs five yards forward was so effective in reducing concussions that he can envision the day when the play is eliminated altogether. I don't, and I'll tell you why: Because the league won't have to.
Its kickers might do the job for it.
Let me explain. One special-teams coordinator I contacted Monday said that with the NCAA now moving kickoffs forward five yards, the emphasis will be on booming the ball out of the end zone. Therefore, college football will be looking for kickers with stronger legs ... and stronger legs there mean stronger pro kickers, with stronger pro kickers producing more touchbacks.
More touchbacks, of...
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