Has a punter ever kicked the ball backwards?

As all football fans know, the punt is often about much more than the guy kicking the ball. In fact, the return itself regularly steals the show. And in 2012, Kent State's Andre Parker did just that, only in a hilariously backwards kind of way.

Has a punter ever scored a touchdown?

Pat McInally has gotten the most career total touchdowns by a punter, with 5 touchdowns.

Has a NFL kicker ever missed the ball?

Mike Vanderjagt, Indianapolis Colts -- 2006

14 years ago today, Mike Vanderjagt missed a 46-yard FG to send the Steelers to the AFC Championship game. At the time, Vanderjagt was the most accurate kicker in NFL history & had not yet missed a postseason FG at home.

Why do punters not kick for coffin corners anymore?

In recent years, as punters have become more adept at kicking the ball so as to not have it bounce forward after landing, punting teams have increasingly eschewed coffin corner punts in favor of kicking inbounds and downing the ball before it reaches the end zone.

What is the shortest punt ever?

(The shortest punt ever was actually negative-7 yards by Sean Landeta of the New York Giants in the 1985 playoffs (returned five yards for a touchdown), and there have been at least two 1-yard punts.)

Punter goes backward to Catch his punt

Has a punt ever made a field goal?

A field goal cannot be scored on a punt kick. By contrast, the now very rarely attempted drop kick can be used to score either field goals or extra points in both American and Canadian football.

What is the longest NFL punt ever?

On September 21, 1969, Jets rookie punter Steve O'Neal booted the longest punt in NFL history--a 98-yard blast against the Broncos.

Why do punters wear two different shoes?

Some cleats have laces that are offset so that there is a wider, smoother surface for kicking. As mentioned above, it is not uncommon for a kicker to wear two different shoes—one for traction (usually the planted foot) and one for kicking that is lighter and more flexible.

Can a punter recover his own kick?

The kicking team cannot recover their own punt, except for the kicker and any players that were behind the kicker when he kicked. Which is usually all eleven—yes eleven—of the other players on the field.

Why do players raise their arms before a corner?

Raising a hand when a player is about to take a corner can mean signalling the referee that he is ready to take the corner,it can also mean signalling his team mates that he is ready but what does it mean when a player raises both hands before taking a corner kick?

Who is the most accurate kicker ever?

Greatest kicker in history? Justin Tucker is the most accurate field-goal kicker in NFL history, and he has the longest field goal ever made. Data provided by ESPN Stats & Information.

Is a double punt legal?

According to NFL Rule 9, a second punt is legal so long as the ball does not cross the line of scrimmage. Had the ball crossed the line and Dickson punted again, the second kick would have resulted in a 10-yard penalty.

Is there a kicker who never missed?

In 2003, Vanderjagt became the first kicker in the league's history to go an entire season, including the playoffs, without missing a field goal or point-after attempt. (In 1998, Minnesota kicker Gary Anderson was perfect in the regular season, but missed a field goal attempt in the playoffs.)

Has a punter ever recovered a fumble?

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga recovers a fumble in the red zone after punter J.K. Scott's kick hits the helmet of a Jacksonville Jaguars' player.

Who is the best punter in NFL history?

Ray Guy, widely considered the greatest punter in history, has died at the age of 72.

Who has thrown for 7 touchdowns in a game?

Drew Brees was the most recent player with a seven-TD game, doing so in a thrilling 52-49 New Orleans Saints win over the Giants back in November 2015. The other QBs to reach the milestone are Adrian Burk (Eagles, 1954), George Blanda (Oilers, 1961), Y.A.

Can a punter kick it twice in a row?

You CAN punt twice if the ball remained (and remains) behind the line of scrimmage after the first one.

Can a punter catch a blocked punt?

A punt or field goal that is blocked and remains behind the line of scrimmage can be picked up and advanced by either team. For any field goal or punt that is partially blocked and travels beyond the line of scrimmage, think of it as a regular punt.

Can you touch a kicker in a punt?

Rule Summary View Official Rule. No defensive player may run into or rough a kicker who kicks from behind the line unless such contact: is incidental to and occurs after the defender has touched the kick in flight.

Is there a black punter?

“It's only been 6 African American punters 2 play in the NFL since 1920 n earn at least 1 credited season. Over the last 3 seasons I haven't been able to get a job but still have a top 5 punting average,” King wrote.

Why do punters wear fanny packs?

Football players, mostly quarterbacks and wide receivers, can be seen wearing this thick piece of material around their waist. These fanny packs are actually called hand warmers. Inside of the fanny packs is small individual hand warmers that keep the player's hands warm.

Has a team ever punted on 2nd down?

Philadelphia Eagles at St. Louis Cardinals, November 2, 1986. What had happened: The Eagles passed for -6 on first down, committed a penalty, then threw an incompletion on 2nd down. The punt: Cunningham took the snap from shotgun formation and punted 39 yards with no return.

When was the last NFL game without a punt?

Sept. 13, 1992

That's because neither player gets a chance to do his thing. They are punters, and for the only time in NFL history, a game is played without either team punting. Wilmsmeyer and Mohr warm up several times, but neither gets the call.

Who kicked an 82 yard punt?

Buffalo Bills Bills rookie kicker Matt Araiza booms an 82-yard punt against the Colts.

How far can the average person punt?

The average punt in the NFL is 45 yards. That means that when a team lines up to punt the football, the field position will automatically change by 45 yards if there's no return.