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Why are these teams running these plays.(The Orlando Sentinel)

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| February 01, 2001 | Johnson, L.C. | COPYRIGHT 2001 McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

ORLANDO _ Why are those guys always going for 2? There's a reason the referee is throwing the flag on this play, and it has nothing to do with Missy's barefoot kicking style. After touchdowns, the league mandates that teams must run a play from the 2-yard line for one point. Know why this catch is good? Besides the fact Bev still makes the grab while taking a "vicious" hit from Mechelle, that is. The receiver has only one foot inbounds. The NFL requires a receiver to have both feet inbounds for a legal catch. The XFL uses the collegiate rule that allows all those spectacular catches the NFL would rule incomplete.

The XFL has cooked up all kinds of fourth-down fun. Fair catches aren't allowed. But, and this is big, the kicking team can't leave the line of scrimmage until the ball is kicked and has to give the returner a 5-yard halo to touch the ball before smashing him. Oh yeah, and after a punt goes 25 yards, it's a live ball, even if no one touches it_just like an onside kick.

Ever wondered just what the heck is being said in the huddle? Now you'll find out. The league will have cameras and microphones on players_on and around the field (yes, we said on the field) -- and ...

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