Quote:9 times out of 10 the announcers comment on a successful and even an unsuccessful attempt. Haven't you ever wondered why teams will line up and do a hard count on fourth down and then either take the delay or call a time out and then kick the ball any way? They are trying to draw an offsides and pick up the first down.

Quote:If you wish to increase your knowledge I'm sure there are numerous books out there giving the basics (and more). I suppose there is even an NFL for Dummies in print. (That's the real title, meant to be humorous, not derogatory).

 

Give a couple a try. We can all stand to be coached up.