Kaep'tain+ 18 Posted January 13, 2013 Why did the allow the kicker to take a practice kick? This is strictly against NFL rules and should've been stopped. It may or may not of helped the kicker in the end. But its little things like this that proves Refs need some sorta disciplinary when they screw rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funnygunny 521 Posted January 13, 2013 I don't see it in the rules Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RANGA+ 1,210 Posted January 13, 2013 Yes, it is "illegal" for a kicker to take a practice kick in-game. However, there is also no penalty for it. All the refs can do is ask the said kicker to leave the field. Which is what they eventually did in the Ravens game (they were just a bit slow for some reason). Basically, Tucker took advantage of a loophole in the rules Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted January 13, 2013 Hmm. It is illegal but there is no penalty for it. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted January 13, 2013 I could have sworn it was considered delay of game, at least what the Falcons kicker did. In-between quarters I don't think its illegal. Can you show me that rule? Not saying you're wrong, just that I've never heard of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaep'tain+ 18 Posted January 14, 2013 Mike Pereira @MikePereira If the officials see the kicker coming out to attempt a practice kick they are told not to do it. No penalty either way. Mike Pereira @MikePereira If the officials see the kicker coming out to attempt a practice kick they are told not to do it. No penalty either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Fallas 209 Posted January 14, 2013 Maybe the Giants owner can convince the other owners to dock the Ravens Cap space for "violating the spirit of the rule in order to gain a competetive advantage"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glanvilles Grits 142 Posted January 14, 2013 Same thing both nights. If there's not truly a penalty for it, what's the point in listening to the refs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
