Charlie Murphaaay Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I'm waiting for Levar to time the field goal snap, take a few runnin steps and jump as high as he can over the line of scrimmage to block a FG attempt. Doesn't he have at least a 38 inch vertical leap. Right now it seems like he just takes a minimal jump behind the line of scrimmage. Just seems like he would be able to block one every blue moon. What's your take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I don't think it is worth him potentially getting injured, I guess unless it is a huge game and coming down to the wire like last weekend. Then again is one win worth possible weeks out with injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I could see it happening on a field goal attempt that could possibly mean saving our playoff chances or something, but once he does it once, an opposing coach is gonna have some wait right where Lavar is lined up and as soon as he jumps, he will get blasted in mid-air which leaves a high risk of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I believe he got flagged for it Sunday in OT. Watch the replay, he and Bailey really launch and I think he got flagged for jumping over (with assistance) lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Sack Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Ohelete was diving. But he was being held. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins26 Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Lavar i believe it was got flagged for "Leaping" on the final field goal. In the NFL your not allowed to leap and land on top of linemen. You have to jump straight up in the air to block field goals, or jump and completely clear both the D Line and the O Line and land in just grass or you will be called for leaping, its considered a dangerous play on field goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaganaut Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Wouldn't it be great if they let Lavar completely go? He gets one leap per game, one spear, and one QB pancake after the ball is gone. I personally like Wilbur Marshall's "suplex" move he was penalized for against Jay Novacek. It was a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Does anyone remember when Wilber Marshall was in pass coverage, (I think it was against Atlanta) and the receiver fell and Wilber grabbed him up by the back of is pants with on arm and placed him right back up on him feet as he ran by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Murphaaay Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 Yeah, I'm very unfamiliar with the "leaping" rule. If it was a game of true consequence, he'd probably try it. He could get seriously wacked or get banged on the knee really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Defense Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 yep. he also pantsed lofton in the SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSchwartz Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I thought the leaping rule meant gaining an unfair advantage by stepping on the lineman and using him as a spring board to get higher in the air. I could be wrong. I too am surprised that more teams don't use their best athletes to do a jumping block behind the line. It would still require a relatively low line drive kick but its worth a try. As long as the DL got some kinda push the guys leaping in the air wouldn't be in any danger from the opposing team. The Skins could probably line up Lavar, Champ and someone like McCants behind the line and have them leap as high as they can to block FGs. I could see it working at least one time a year. They would be jumping behind their line of DL so as long as they don't do the spring board thing they wouldn't be penalized or in danger from the opposing OL. Seems like a better plan than what they currently do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I think LaVar should jump 10 feet in the air and fall on the kicker before the ball even reaches the holder. Think they'd have to make a rule against that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancalagon the Black Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Oh, the mental imagery! That was awesome, OrangeSkin! My coworkers think I've gone nuts 'cause I'm laughing so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I think he was flagged for leaping either using a teammate or opponent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romberjo Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 A) I'm pretty sure that the leaping rule prohibits using a teammate as a springboard, not landing on someone. The player we should be using is Gardner -- he's tall, w/ long arms, and has a 40" vertical leap (just 3" less than Champ, who was tops in the league for his draft class). C) I've never understood why we don't put a leaper back just in front of the uprights on very long FG attempts -- the odds are decent that a kick that would have just cleared the crossbar could be blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Murphaaay Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 Originally posted by Romberjo C) I've never understood why we don't put a leaper back just in front of the uprights on very long FG attempts -- the odds are decent that a kick that would have just cleared the crossbar could be blocked. [/b] I though about that once, it could be effective on long FG attempts if it was practiced enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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