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pangaia

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14. Thanks.. I've always wondered ...
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 05:50 PM
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Because running full-speed straight ahead for 50 yards BeyondGeography Dec 2016 #1
Why don't they slow up at the end? pangaia Dec 2016 #5
Because they're going full speed and it's easier for the punt returner to change directions from RedWedge Dec 2016 #2
Why don't they slow up art the end? pangaia Dec 2016 #6
Because it's not his job to stop the returner. It's his job to force the returner make a decision RedWedge Dec 2016 #15
Because open field tackles are hard to make Drahthaardogs Dec 2016 #3
Because mass exhibits momentum TransitJohn Dec 2016 #4
Right.But then, Why don't they slow up at the end? pangaia Dec 2016 #7
Inertia TransitJohn Dec 2016 #20
Because he's really a golfer with a concussion. randome Dec 2016 #8
I thought all golphers had concussions. pangaia Dec 2016 #9
Not always, of course. Momentum is the best explanation otherwise, and sometimes... Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #10
Right. The receiver gets creamed if the tackler arrives exactly at the right time. pangaia Dec 2016 #11
Slowing down might help if they're separated enough from blockers. There's also... Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #13
Thanks.. I've always wondered ... pangaia Dec 2016 #14
The first guys down sharp_stick Dec 2016 #12
That helps.. I just figured that first guy should just let off on the gas pangaia Dec 2016 #17
Usually the pitcher throws it right to the catcher. milestogo Dec 2016 #19
Because they get together before the game and decide to do it that way. milestogo Dec 2016 #16
Smartest answer yet. pangaia Dec 2016 #18
Locking... DonViejo Dec 2016 #21
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