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NFL Players Don’t Want Kickoffs To Get The Boot

Each of the eight teams still standing in the NFL playoffs can thank their special teams for helping to get them there. It’s part of any winning formula.

2013/01/10

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NFL: Kickoff Rule Reduced Concussions

Concussions sustained on kickoffs were down 40 percent last season, exactly the kind of statistic the NFL had in mind by moving the kick up to the 35-yard line.

2012/03/26

Washington Redskins v Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys Release K David Buehler

Buehler was primarily a kickoff specialist for the Cowboys, but missed most of last season with a groin injury. The move was announced Tuesday before free agency began.

2012/03/13

NCAA Kickoff

NCAA Moves Kickoffs To 35-yard Line

Kickoffs in major college football will move from the 30 to the 35-yard line next season, a change intended to keep players safer.

2012/02/24

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