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His impact has been most evident in New York's top-ranked red-zone offense, a unit that's scored touchdowns 68% of the time it gets the ball inside the opponent's 20-yard-line, which is the best in the league.
Plax's Humble Goal: Four Touchdowns Chris Herring 2011
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My pet projects this winter are my .250 (which I hope to restock with a Boyd thumbhole sporter in walnut laminate) and a 6. 5x55mm (which has done so well at 100 yards that I'd like to dial it in at the 300 yard-line).
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Rather than try and make a play with the football, Garcia picked it up at the four yard-line and threw it into the end zone for a safety – giving Alabama not only two free points but possession of the ball again.
“The Drive” 2010
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On the ensuing Virginia offensive series, fifth-year senior tailback Keith Payne converted on a fourth and one from the Florida State 31 yard-line, but junior center Anthony Mihota was whistled for unsportsman-like conduct after the play was over.
'Silly' penalties add to Virginia's anxiety Steve Yanda 2010
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The Cavaliers next drive began at their own 2 yard-line, so perhaps it would have been a little cruel to throw either backup into that situation, especially if it would have been either's first snap of the game.
Lazor 'didn't consider' replacing Verica late against Georgia Tech Steve Yanda 2010
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My pet projects this winter are my .250 (which I hope to restock with a Boyd thumbhole sporter in walnut laminate) and a 6. 5x55mm (which has done so well at 100 yards that I'd like to dial it in at the 300 yard-line).
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When the Saints punted after three downs, Favre had the Vikings poised for the potential winning score on third-and-15 from the New Orleans 38 yard-line.
Saints outlast Vikings in OT, will face Colts in Super Bowl 2010
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At Houston's 32-yard-line with his team down by four, McElroy took a snap from the shotgun formation and aired out a picture-perfect toss to rookie receiver Michael Campbell, who'd beaten his man and was open.
Jets Rookie Begins Career With a Beating Chris Herring 2011
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Buffalo Bills kicker Dave Rayner, in the Jets' 28-24 victory Nov. 27, appeared to misfire during his kickoff, which was recovered by then-Jets safety Emmanuel Cook at Buffalo's 36-yard-line.
The Jets' Gift...and Curse Chris Herring 2011
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Florida State moved up to the 10 yard-line and scored on a run by Jermaine Thomas on the next play to push its lead to 24-0.
'Silly' penalties add to Virginia's anxiety Steve Yanda 2010
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