Nope. They just declare they are trying an onside and it follows the NFL rules.

Feb 8, 2020
2:35:15pm

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LilToney

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Interesting. You can go for 1, 2, or 3 on the XP and the ball is placed

BIG XII Coug

2/8/20 1:54pm

Kick-off idea is my favorite so far.

spugeddy24

2/8/20 1:56pm

Agree, if player safety is a goal, this is a way to do it.

paulb

2/8/20 2:02pm

Do they have onside kicks?

BIG XII Coug

2/8/20 2:03pm

Yes, don't remember how it works though

paulb

2/8/20 2:20pm

IIRC after a score they can opt to have the ball 4th and 15 at their own 25. If they

TEXAS

2/8/20 2:30pm

Nope. They just declare they are trying an onside and it follows the NFL rules.

LilToney

2/8/20 2:35pm

I saw an article discussing the rule as I pointed out but I suppose it was just an idea for a change. Thanks for

TEXAS

2/8/20 2:37pm

No smugness intended, my bad.

LilToney

2/8/20 2:41pm

So essentially you can”opt” for a fake punt from you own end zone. Kalani was

jholling

2/8/20 2:40pm

I think this was a proposal or from an article that came out around the pro bowl.

TEXAS

2/8/20 5:11pm

I like the concept.

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