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November 27, 2005
Feagles Breaks Record: He breaks the record that was held by defensive lineman Jim Marshall. I personally think it was harder for a lineman to set the record than a punter to break the record. There is much more physical contact when your a lineman and more chances for injuries.
posted by skydivemom to football at 06:33 PM - 8 comments
Most pro teams change kickers at the first sign of trouble, so Jeff Feagles must be doing things right for at least the last 18 years. My hat's off to him...even though I couldn't pick him out of a (police) lineup!
posted by The Casual Observer at 06:57 PM on November 27, 2005
Good eye, DrJohnEvans. 1960-1979
posted by Philfromhavelock at 08:05 PM on November 27, 2005
While I admit that I am biased to some degree because I am a Minnesotan, Jim Marshall is still the true Iron Man in my eyes. Props to Feagles for keeping himself employed, but as skydivemom noted, Marshall played a much tougher position as far as injuries go, and he was as dominant as he was tough.
posted by TheQatarian at 10:09 PM on November 27, 2005
Props to both players. However i would like to see the stat broken down by "downs per game" or "minutes per game" as they do in basketball. then you would see who the true "iron man" is.
posted by RZA at 10:32 PM on November 27, 2005
True, lineman have a tough job,taking and giving hits. They condition their bodies for extreme punishment. Punters do not(as much) and Feagles has taken some smacks and come bouncing right back. Good for him,I wish he was still an Eagle.
posted by GoBirds at 02:34 PM on November 28, 2005
I agree with GoBirds, while it is hard to play that many games, how many times does someone knock the crap out of the punter a game, wait a season, no wait, since the number is so small how about a career?
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 03:12 PM on November 28, 2005
And Maris had the asterisk? Not fair. Of course if it was that easy, all the punters would be doing it. So in conclusion - I have no point. Points are for driver's licences and wackos.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 03:55 PM on November 28, 2005
It's still pretty impressive, given that the record stood for 36 years. The record of 282 was previously held by defensive lineman Jim Marshall, who played from 1960-1969 with the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings. He played over 28 games a year?