re: Two most iconic/greatest endings to a game in your favorite program's history

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But kickers were still using kicking tees back then. A 52 yarder wasn't THAT big a deal.

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With six seconds left in the Iron Bowl and down by one point, yes, it was. 52 yards is a long FG for any era.

And although kickers used a tee back then, kickers today have a lot more emphasis on their craft just like every other position. I would rather a random 2024 college kicker (including the entire operation of snapper, holder, protection) attempt a 52 yard FG to win a game than one from 1985.