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The Polack MSgt

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3. It's because the turnover was on the Point after attempt

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Original post)

Sun Dec 1, 2019, 11:07 PM

Dec 2019

During regular play a 6 point touchdown is the highest possible amount of points scored - so a turnover returned the other way counts for a touchdown.

But since there is a maximum of 2 points possible after a touchdown, that's all the defense gets if they take the ball and score

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It's because the turnover was on the Point after attempt The Polack MSgt Dec 2019 #3

Thanks to everyone who responded. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #4

I think the problem started w/ the origin of the game (long but you might like it - it's ok if not) ArizonaLib Dec 2019 #5

Thank you so much for that explanation. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #6

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