special teams question?

[trapezeus]

Can you actually line up all 11 to rush the punt? It was odd that we had people back for returns when kicks were so unpredictable. and with poor footing, rushing as many people as possible seemed like a better choice.

But i'll be the first to admit, i don't know how many people you are allowed to rush to punter.

[OpIv37]

you can rush all 11 if you want- there's no rule preventing it.

It's just not very smart because it virtually guarantees poor field position. It's usually only done when a team is down by 1 score very late in a game.

[trapezeus]

but the way the wind was and the kickers footing and the way the ball pretty much stuck on landing, there was less chance to get under it and return it. sending 11 seemed to be a better idea....in my mind.