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The problem with numbers is you have none until someone tries something different.

The Chargers took a chance with Aussie Darren Bennett and the drop punt "Aussie kick" is now in everyone's playbook.

It's probably worth someone recruiting an ex-Union fly-half and see what tricks he can teach a quarter-back.




There is so much more that could be done in American Football, within the rules, that Rugby Union takes for granted. Onside passing is one.


I think more has been tried than you imagine, look at the single-wing offenses of the 1930's and triple options offenses.

But ultimately, the stop-and-go nature of American football makes possession so important that there isn't much to be gained by all the laterals.




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