Long snapper

[NewEnglandBull]

 

[Rex Havoc]

Schneider got CRUSHED a couple times because our backup LS. Special teams looked worse than most JV high school teams. 

[bowman1]

 

2 hours ago, Rex Havoc said:

Schneider got CRUSHED a couple times because our backup LS. Special teams looked worse than most JV high school teams. 

I was surprised that the hit after the first botched snap was not a penalty for roughing, since Schneider punted the ball and the defender did not get a piece of it

We got flagged for a play like that at UConn maybe in ‘11 or ‘13 - in that play, the punter started to run, then kicked at the last second

[NewEnglandBull]

18 minutes ago, bowman1 said:

 

I was surprised that the hit after the first botched snap was not a penalty for roughing, since Schneider punted the ball and the defender did not get a piece of it

We got flagged for a play like that at UConn maybe in ‘11 or ‘13 - in that play, the punter started to run, then kicked at the last second

I believe once the ball hits the ground the punter can be a live target 

[bowman1]

8 hours ago, NewEnglandBull said:

I believe once the ball hits the ground the punter can be a live target 

Thx - That would explain why there was no flag

Seems like an odd rule, given the amount of protection kickers typically have

Schneider got leveled on that hit

[AF1618]

2 hours ago, bowman1 said:

Thx - That would explain why there was no flag

Seems like an odd rule, given the amount of protection kickers typically have

Schneider got leveled on that hit

The reason the rule is that way is the defender does not have to hesitate. If he does the punter could take off and run or throw it. Even hesitating would then allow the punter to get a successful punt off. You can’t expect a defender running full speed to have to hesitate to allow the punter time to make up for a mistake his own team made. 
Once the ball hits the ground it’s a free for all. Kind of like a tipped pass on coverage. 
I thought it was funny though a ND analyst said the punter, on the third bad snap, should have stood a step or two back when it was obvious the snapper was horrible.

[Rocky Style]

I couldn't watch the punts after the first 2, so I didn't see any of it.

[SilverBull]

The impact of a play depends on perspective.  Last week I laughed at Citadel's punt follies.  This week I cringed at ours.  

Luckily, I had the good sense not to watch the game and only saw this on lowlights.