Technically, I don’t think it’s a rule violation to punt with your back to the receiving team. For kickoffs, a kicking tee should solve the problem. (OTOH, he’s Calvin, so maybe not.)
Okay, that’s worth a giggle. I remember playing a game we called “kick ball” in grade school. We didn’t chase it or anything, just a bunch of us got out in a clear area and whoever was “up” would kick the ball high as they could and we would try to catch it. Whoever caught it, if anyone, was then the kicker. It wasn’t complicated but it was sort of fun.
My son’s football team had a kicker who could put backspin on the football. It would bounce back when it hit the ground. This talent came in handy for onside kicks.
I wonder why other kickers aren’t experimenting with this.
That would be a heck of a fake punt play if someone could actually kick it backwards like that. Or is there a rule that it has to proceed forward only?
BE THIS GUY 12 months ago
The Chicago Bears could use Calvin.
codycab 12 months ago
They’re going to get hit with many flags.
Robert4170 12 months ago
Calvin has zero athletic ability.
GreasyOldTam 12 months ago
Well, it is Calvinball. Or soon will be. So, why not?
Bilan 12 months ago
And the opponents win 12 to nothing solely on Calvin’s touchbacks.
The Reader Premium Member 12 months ago
And the crowd goes crazy!
Imagine 12 months ago
Make the best of what you’ve got.
californiamonty 12 months ago
Wasn’t there a pro football placekicker who had a deformed foot which helped him with the kicks?
hariseldon59 12 months ago
Calvin just needs to face in the opposite direction when he kicks the ball.
nsr60 12 months ago
Technically, I don’t think it’s a rule violation to punt with your back to the receiving team. For kickoffs, a kicking tee should solve the problem. (OTOH, he’s Calvin, so maybe not.)
jagedlo 12 months ago
At least you’re able to kick the ball, Calvin as opposed to poor Charlie Brown…
gantech 12 months ago
Funny…that’s exactly what happened when I would kick a ball…
Just-me 12 months ago
Nifty trick Calvin, it’s sure to confuse the opposite team.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member 12 months ago
Okay, that’s worth a giggle. I remember playing a game we called “kick ball” in grade school. We didn’t chase it or anything, just a bunch of us got out in a clear area and whoever was “up” would kick the ball high as they could and we would try to catch it. Whoever caught it, if anyone, was then the kicker. It wasn’t complicated but it was sort of fun.
dflak 12 months ago
My son’s football team had a kicker who could put backspin on the football. It would bounce back when it hit the ground. This talent came in handy for onside kicks.
I wonder why other kickers aren’t experimenting with this.
BiggerNate91 12 months ago
Just imagine what he would do with a soccer ball…
g04922 12 months ago
As the Sports commentator says: “And that was a -10 yard kick off, folks”… LOL
Sandlapper51 12 months ago
The wrap for his foot when he kicked the 63 yd FG is (or was) in the Pro Football HOF Canton.
The Wolf In Your Midst 12 months ago
It’s going to have to do until Calvin’s legs get longer than the football.
mindjob 12 months ago
Looks like a new sport, but I don’t know what you’d call it
Calvins Brother 12 months ago
Don’t think this will work well for field goals.
sandpiper 12 months ago
Success is all about adjustment to unanticipated circumstances.
Ainsley Ashby >>> Globetrotter creator 12 months ago
hahaha this is on point
WCraft Premium Member 12 months ago
That would be a heck of a fake punt play if someone could actually kick it backwards like that. Or is there a rule that it has to proceed forward only?
rshive 12 months ago
Go with what works, Calvin.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 12 months ago
Maybe that’s how they should do kickoffs in real life.