Today's Tidbit... Downfield Punts and Dropkicks

Remnants of football's rugby past remained part of the game for varying amounts of time. For example, Saturday's Tidbit covered the return kick, which involved players immediately punting the ball back to the opponent after taking possession of the ball on a punt, kickoff, field goal attempt, or turnover. The return kick left the college game in 1967 but remains legal in Canadian football.

Another aspect of rugby that remained part of football for longer than most realize involved the ability to ...