Missed FG due to a Dallas Fan Distraction?

The Dude · 10-05-2015, 12:04 PM

I was thinking about Super Dome fans. They voted to keep the crunk song that just doesn't do it anymore and has been played out to the point of vomit.
It's like when The Fonz jumped the shark.
I think MOST not all season ticket holders are more casual fans who are awesome at supporting their team but the majority don't know the game like people on this board.
I love the Dome and love going to games now and then for the fun, comeratery and the feeling of being a part of something. That being said a game or two a season is enough for me. I would rather watch on TV so I can see what's going on and plays develop.

Barry from MS · 10-05-2015, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Hocker's young and at least to me the snap didn't look very good, might have led to the miss. I think we need to stick with Hocker, there are a few other NFL kickers that are all over the place and can barely make their extra points like Blair Walsh. Hocker as a whole looks a lot better than that at least.

This. The timing looked off but Hocker will no doubt get all the blame. An experienced kicker, though, doesn't let that bother them & still gets it done. Our Special Teams (lead by Teflon Don Greg McMahon) is garbage and we seem to have at least ONE bone head play per game that somehow affects the outcome of every game.

Gotta cut the kid some slack as it was his first clutch kick in the Dome in OT in Prime Time against The Jerrahs. He'll be fine once he makes the next clutch kick and restores confidence.

Mardigras9 · 10-05-2015, 01:00 PM

Hocker's first time in that situation as a rookie. that was his one get out jail free card. Thankfully, we both still ended up winning and he learned a game time lesson that will never leave him.

RaginCajun83 · 10-05-2015, 01:03 PM

all i could think was hey fat *** put your shirt down

vpheughan · 10-05-2015, 05:30 PM

What if: The kick is good, the Saints kick off. Dallas returns the ball to their own 45 yd line. A draw play gets them 7 yards. Weeden drops back and beats Breaux again as time expires! Chalk up yet another "Moral" victory!

SloMotion · 10-06-2015, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by teddybarexxx

what's irrational about my comment. he made what 2 fgs prior to missing the possible game winner. and you were on the live chat you saw my comments, especially about the 'crucial drive'. you saw where I stated I didn't like how we only got one first down giving the cowboys time on the clock to score that tying td (20-20). Did I get pissed when he missed that 30 yard straight down the middle chip shot, hell yeah I did but as all great coaches will say: one play doesn't decide the outcome, its several things that should have taken place before we got into needing a fg. Can anyone explain why sp called a time out to challenge the reception in the endzone? I felt if we had that time out we could have ran another play on third down leaving approx. 2 secs on the clock then he kicks it. maybe he makes it maybe he doesn't but I felt bad while the fg unit were taking the field if he didn't miss it I felt they would have thrown up a hail marry or something. it was just an awkward feeling to kick a fg on 3rd with 16 secs left.

Sooooo, if I understand correctly, you're a 'great coach' and had a better grasp of the situation than SP? (notice how I use correct capitalization & punctuation to get my point across?)

Just looking for clarification, bub. Miami is looking for a new H/C, don't you know ... might wanna' submit a resume,

.

homerj07 · 10-06-2015, 12:47 PM

Yeah Ok - I just threw up in my mouth a little! ICK

Budsdrinker · 10-06-2015, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Skymike since you are old school, you probably remember the likes of Tony Franklin, Eddie Murray etc from the 80's. Only a handful of guys in today's NFL are what I would call money (Vinitieri, Bryant).

They seem to be harder & harder to come by these days.

Here's what plenty of people don't realize. All kickers go through spurts when they miss kicks. Here you just called Bryant money and yes I would have to agree with you since he's been with Atlanta he has been. But take a look at his playing career. He was cut twice in his younger days for missing kicks. I say give the kid a chance. You can work on accuracy.
Matt Bryant, K for the Atlanta Falcons at NFL.com

UK_WhoDat · 10-06-2015, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Yeah like the kicker would even look at that.

It is a worrying thought.

Originally Posted by skymike

No wonder I have no patience with choky kickers.

You, me, both.

Originally Posted by vpheughan

Mike Lansford, the Rams kicker who kept the Bum Phillips, Kenny Stabler Saints out of the playoffs mentioned something about "Picking out the biggest drunk in the stands and kicking at him"

I say leave to the guys on terraces to give the biggest drunk a good kicking

Look if there are no American Football kickers out there, take a Rugby League kicker.

10-05-2015, 12:04 PM	#21
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Missed FG due to a Dallas Fan Distraction? I was thinking about Super Dome fans. They voted to keep the crunk song that just doesn't do it anymore and has been played out to the point of vomit. It's like when The Fonz jumped the shark. I think MOST not all season ticket holders are more casual fans who are awesome at supporting their team but the majority don't know the game like people on this board. I love the Dome and love going to games now and then for the fun, comeratery and the feeling of being a part of something. That being said a game or two a season is enough for me. I would rather watch on TV so I can see what's going on and plays develop.
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10-05-2015, 12:40 PM	#22
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Missed FG due to a Dallas Fan Distraction? Originally Posted by neugey Hocker's young and at least to me the snap didn't look very good, might have led to the miss. I think we need to stick with Hocker, there are a few other NFL kickers that are all over the place and can barely make their extra points like Blair Walsh. Hocker as a whole looks a lot better than that at least. This. The timing looked off but Hocker will no doubt get all the blame. An experienced kicker, though, doesn't let that bother them & still gets it done. Our Special Teams (lead by Teflon Don Greg McMahon) is garbage and we seem to have at least ONE bone head play per game that somehow affects the outcome of every game. Gotta cut the kid some slack as it was his first clutch kick in the Dome in OT in Prime Time against The Jerrahs. He'll be fine once he makes the next clutch kick and restores confidence.

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Missed FG due to a Dallas Fan Distraction? Hocker's first time in that situation as a rookie. that was his one get out jail free card. Thankfully, we both still ended up winning and he learned a game time lesson that will never leave him.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Missed FG due to a Dallas Fan Distraction? Originally Posted by teddybarexxx what's irrational about my comment. he made what 2 fgs prior to missing the possible game winner. and you were on the live chat you saw my comments, especially about the 'crucial drive'. you saw where I stated I didn't like how we only got one first down giving the cowboys time on the clock to score that tying td (20-20). Did I get pissed when he missed that 30 yard straight down the middle chip shot, hell yeah I did but as all great coaches will say: one play doesn't decide the outcome, its several things that should have taken place before we got into needing a fg. Can anyone explain why sp called a time out to challenge the reception in the endzone? I felt if we had that time out we could have ran another play on third down leaving approx. 2 secs on the clock then he kicks it. maybe he makes it maybe he doesn't but I felt bad while the fg unit were taking the field if he didn't miss it I felt they would have thrown up a hail marry or something. it was just an awkward feeling to kick a fg on 3rd with 16 secs left. Sooooo, if I understand correctly, you're a 'great coach' and had a better grasp of the situation than SP? (notice how I use correct capitalization & punctuation to get my point across?) Just looking for clarification, bub. Miami is looking for a new H/C, don't you know ... might wanna' submit a resume, .

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10-06-2015, 12:57 PM	#28
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Missed FG due to a Dallas Fan Distraction? Originally Posted by K Major Skymike since you are old school, you probably remember the likes of Tony Franklin, Eddie Murray etc from the 80's. Only a handful of guys in today's NFL are what I would call money (Vinitieri, Bryant). They seem to be harder & harder to come by these days. Here's what plenty of people don't realize. All kickers go through spurts when they miss kicks. Here you just called Bryant money and yes I would have to agree with you since he's been with Atlanta he has been. But take a look at his playing career. He was cut twice in his younger days for missing kicks. I say give the kid a chance. You can work on accuracy. Matt Bryant, K for the Atlanta Falcons at NFL.com

10-06-2015, 01:07 PM	#29
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	Re: Missed FG due to a Dallas Fan Distraction? Originally Posted by Crusader Yeah like the kicker would even look at that. It is a worrying thought. Originally Posted by skymike No wonder I have no patience with choky kickers. You, me, both. Originally Posted by vpheughan Mike Lansford, the Rams kicker who kept the Bum Phillips, Kenny Stabler Saints out of the playoffs mentioned something about "Picking out the biggest drunk in the stands and kicking at him" I say leave to the guys on terraces to give the biggest drunk a good kicking Look if there are no American Football kickers out there, take a Rugby League kicker.

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