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The case for a 7-footer to block field goals
Original: From Andre the Giant to Tacko Fall: The case for using a 7-footer to block field goals
A new sports commentary piece argues that football teams should consider fielding extremely tall players, in the mold of basketball giants like Andre the Giant and Tacko Fall, specifically to block field goal attempts. The argument revives a long-running debate about special teams creativity and whether height advantages could translate from basketball to the football field.
Why now: The idea of recruiting a 7-footer purely as a field goal blocker is an unusual and provocative take that sparks debate among football fans.
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