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An extra-point blunder by Navy results in two points for USF after the snap flies over the holder's head. Photo Credit: CBS Sports Network

CFB world reacts to brutal extra-point blunder

"Everything about this extra-point try was a disaster."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 30, 2023 0
Brett Maher against the Buccaneers.

World reacts to Cowboys’ Brett Maher getting XP blocked, on kick likely going wide anyway

Brett Maher missed four extra points against Tampa Bay, then had his first attempt against Dallas blocked.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 22, 2023 0
Rodrigo Blankenship made a strange XP for Georgia against Tennessee.

Rodrigo Blankenship gave Georgia one of the strangest extra points ever after almost running past the ball on bobbled snap

Blankenship had to back up before kicking this one through.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 29, 2018 0
Jan 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

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NFL eliminates silly rule that makes teams kick extra points on game-winning touchdowns

The Vikings didn't cover the spread thanks to kneeling for the game-ending XP.

Mike Pereira: Vikings were forced to attempt XP because of regular-season point differential rule, not the spread

Pereira thinks the rule should be changed in the playoffs, though.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 15, 2018 12
The Vikings didn't cover the spread thanks to kneeling for the game-ending XP.

Vikings won, but didn’t cover spread, kneeling on an extra point for one of the all-time bad beats

Minnesota beat New Orleans 29-24 thanks to kneeling on the final extra point. The line in many places was Vikings by 5.5.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 14, 2018 0
Adam Vinatieri and his Colts' blockers cleared snow for a game-tying extra point from 43 yards out, but lost in OT.

Adam Vinateri’s crazy 43-yard extra point in the snow sent the Colts to OT, but LeSean McCoy finished things off for the Bills

Vinatieri had to kick from long range after a penalty to tie the game, but made it. However, McCoy's overtime run meant the Colts still fell in the end.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 10, 2017 0

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