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Why was the Hook & Ladder

BobOnLI : 1/20/2017 11:26 am
with which we scored a TD never called again? Its not like we were prolific scoring in the red zone. As far as I remember it was the only "gadget" play we tried all year.
the Lambuth Special  
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Who did we have that would have held on to it?  
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and I'm pretty sure they didn't score with it  
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came very close...10-8 yard line, but not quite and then game time expired, IIRC
Ron Dixon  
est1986 : 1/20/2017 11:54 am : link
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RE: and I'm pretty sure they didn't score with it  
Matt in SGS : 1/20/2017 12:09 pm : link
In comment 13334008 I Love Clams Casino said:
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came very close...10-8 yard line, but not quite and then game time expired, IIRC


Closer than that, I think he made it to the 3 yard line. That nearly was an all time play, Dixon just needed one more block.
Bob - Did this happen this season or 16 years ago?  
Ivan15 : 1/20/2017 12:17 pm : link
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It was part of a one time use only coupon  
Giantology : 1/20/2017 12:23 pm : link
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Other than as a replacement for a Hail Mary pass  
Ivan15 : 1/20/2017 12:29 pm : link
there are only a few specific situations where a Hook and Ladder might work.

Most often when the defense is in a "prevent" type defense, offense too far away for Hail Mary, probably less than 20 seconds left in the half or game, need one play to get far enough down the field to attempt a FG or Hail Mary.
I thought the hook and ladder play  
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that almost scored, was a kick return, no?
Can't read Hook & Ladder  
Elisthebest : 1/20/2017 1:05 pm : link
without thinking of Dolphins-Chargers. Just went back and watched it 5 times.
Isn't it  
SHO'NUFF : 1/20/2017 1:14 pm : link
"Hook and Lateral"?
RE: Isn't it  
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In comment 13334107 SHO'NUFF said:
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"Hook and Lateral"?


No....that's the shuttle pass ;)
Per Wikipedia  
PEEJ : 1/20/2017 1:18 pm : link
The hook and lateral, sometimes erroneously referred to as "hook and ladder", is a trick play in American or Canadian football. It starts with the hook, which is where a wide receiver runs a predetermined distance, usually 10 yards down the field, and along the sideline, and "hooks in" towards the center of the field to receive a forward pass from the quarterback. Another offensive player (usually another wide receiver) times a run so that he is at full speed, just behind the player with the ball at the time of the catch. As the defenders close in on the stationary ball carrier, he laterals or hands the ball to the teammate running at full speed in the opposite direction of the original receiver.[1]
December 30th 2001  
est1986 : 1/20/2017 1:36 pm : link
The Giants were eliminated from playoff contention after a week 16 loss at Philly. A game they nearly won on a last second hook and latter play that Ron Dixon took over 70 yards but was chased down inside the 5 yard line.
RE: December 30th 2001  
est1986 : 1/20/2017 1:37 pm : link
In comment 13334141 est1986 said:
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The Giants were eliminated from playoff contention after a week 16 loss at Philly. A game they nearly won on a last second hook and latter play that Ron Dixon took over 70 yards but was chased down inside the 5 yard line.


Following week Strahan breaks single season sack record.
Ivan15  
BobOnLI : 1/20/2017 1:39 pm : link
This year. Don't remember which game. We were around 7 yard line. I think the pass was to OBJ and I don't recall who the lateral went to.
RE: Ivan15  
CaptSehorn : 1/20/2017 1:50 pm : link
In comment 13334146 BobOnLI said:
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This year. Don't remember which game. We were around 7 yard line. I think the pass was to OBJ and I don't recall who the lateral went to.


Never happened. You're misremembering.
Perhaps you confuse it with this jets play? (Only hook and ladder that scored in recent memory)
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Ivan15  
BobOnLI : 1/20/2017 2:00 pm : link
Thanks, that is the play. Getting old sucks.
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