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Beyond the PAT A Deep Dive into the History of the Extra Point Play | The roar of the crowd, the high-fives on the sideline – a successful extra point seems like a formality in today's game. But for football fans, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates a good underdog story, the extra-point play holds a surprising amount of intrigue.

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Beyond the PAT A Deep Dive into the History of the Extra Point Play

By Darin Hayes 📅 2024-05-18
The roar of the crowd, the high-fives on the sideline – a successful extra point seems like a formality in today's game. But for football fans, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates a good underdog story, the extra-point play holds a surprising amount of intrigue.

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This series, spanning articles and podcasts, delves into the fascinating evolution of the extra point in American football. We'll journey through time, uncovering the play's humble beginnings, its dramatic rule changes and its transformation into the strategic chess match we witness today.

Prepare to be surprised! We'll explore:

The Early Days: From place kicks to drop kicks and even touchdowns, we'll examine the various methods used to score an extra point before standardization.

The Rise of the Kicker: Witness the emergence of the specialist kicker and the increasing importance of kicking accuracy in securing those crucial extra points.

The Two-Point Gamble: We'll analyze the introduction of the two-point conversion and its impact on offensive strategy and game management.


The Future of the Extra Point: Will the extra point remain a formality, or will new rules and strategies revolutionize it once again?

Whether you're a casual fan or a gridiron fanatic, this series promises a captivating exploration of a seemingly simple play with a rich and unexpected history. So, join us as we unpack the drama, the strategy, and the surprising stories behind the extra point in American football. Let's go beyond the PAT and discover a world of hidden meaning and historical significance in this crucial play on the gridiron.

Sub-Category:About Sports, Football Archaeology, Football Fun Facts, Greatest College Games, Greatest NFL Games
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About "Beyond the PAT A Deep Div...Play" 🡃
Category:Football History
Podcast:Football Archaeology
Sub-Category:About Sports, Football Archaeology, Football Fun Facts, Greatest College Games, Greatest NFL Games
Author:Timothy P Brown
Football Name:Fielding H. Yost
Football:extra point
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