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***jczxohn1*** · 10-12-2006, 08:32 PM

Actually, the 13.5 yd avg is a big improvement over Faulk's performance in 2004, the last time he was featured when Troy spent the middle of the season injured. Kevin only had around a 7 yd avg with a long of 9 yds or so then, with many fair catches. Special teams was a problem in general that yr, however.

Fencer · 10-12-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

As I say 6,000 times every game - it's OK to punt, don't turn the ball over.

If I've told you once, I've told you a million times -- stop exaggerating!

Fencer · 10-12-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie55

If he failed on the third down play without fumbling you could punt the ball 40 yards down field and not give the other team the ball at your 25 yard line.

That being said, I love Faulk, he just has to put a second hand on the ball when he's going through the line or is about to be hit.

Yes, but in that scenario his fumbling costs you less than 1 yard per touch -- although my figure is a little bogus in that it assumes a punt would otherwise have been definitely necessary.