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September 19, 1909
Bismarck Daily Tribune
Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
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New football rule permits rushing instead of kicking from 25-yard line after touchback or over-goal kickoff, countering wind advantages for field goals; field goal points drop from 6 to 3.
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Field Goals Will Be Fewer
Field goals will be fewer in fall. The rule which stipulates that a team has an option of rushing the ball or kicking from the 25-yard line after a touchback or after a ball is sent over the goal line in a kickoff, puts a new aspect on the booting game.
Frequently a team, aided by a strong wind, will kick the ball over their opponent's goal line and the latter, handicapped by this same wind, will kick out such a short distance that by making a free catch the first team is in a position to easily kick a field goal. It was thought unfair to compel a team to kick under such circumstances, and so they will have the option of rushing the ball.
Then the value of the goal from the field has been reduced from 6 to 3.
Field goals will be fewer in fall. The rule which stipulates that a team has an option of rushing the ball or kicking from the 25-yard line after a touchback or after a ball is sent over the goal line in a kickoff, puts a new aspect on the booting game.
Frequently a team, aided by a strong wind, will kick the ball over their opponent's goal line and the latter, handicapped by this same wind, will kick out such a short distance that by making a free catch the first team is in a position to easily kick a field goal. It was thought unfair to compel a team to kick under such circumstances, and so they will have the option of rushing the ball.
Then the value of the goal from the field has been reduced from 6 to 3.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Field Goals
Football Rules
Touchback
Kickoff
Rushing Option
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Story Details
A new rule allows teams to rush the ball or kick from the 25-yard line after a touchback or kickoff over the goal line, addressing wind disadvantages that previously enabled easy field goals; field goal value reduced from 6 to 3 points.