Comments on: When ball left his foot, David Akers thought he’d missed record kick

By: whatchutalkinabouthillis

whatchutalkinabouthillis — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:50:00 +0000

@electionconfidential

Phil Dawson Browns-Ravens a few years ago

By: bubba9er

bubba9er — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:22:48 +0000

I have watched a lot of football over the years, and seen a lot of kicks hit the “sticks” as Akers puts it. I have seen plenty of them bounce off the inside of the uprights and go through, some grazing, and some taking dramatic bounces on their way through.

In all my life I have never seen a kick hit the CROSSBAR, bounce ten feet up and go through. You see many that hit the crossbar and bounce out or go straight down, but this was one of the coolest things ever. If anyone can think of another time a kick has hit the crossbar and bounced over, let me know.

By: electionconfidential

electionconfidential — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:06:51 +0000

That was fun to watch. I was still a kid when Tom Dempsey kicked the first 63 yard field goal in New Orleans (1970). They never played Saints games live on TV back then, so I saw it as a replay.

Akers kick is the only 63 yarder since then not kicked in Denver, so it’s quite an accomplishment. Having it hit the crossbar and bounce over was priceless.

By: raiders757

raiders757 — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:23 +0000

“discosucs2005 says: Sep 12, 2012 10:30 PM

The really amazing thing was that it was that far and not in Denver. There should be a little footnote about that in the record books.”

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Then they might as well add in that footnote that it barely made it, and that Jano’s had several yards to spare and would have easily made it in any city at any altitude.

Not taking anything away from Akers kick, as that was an exciting bounce in the right direction, but there is no reason to try and take away the credit Jano deserves for his, as he cleared the cross bar with plenty of room to spare. Being in Denver had little to do with it.

By: sjoyner59

sjoyner59 — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:19:24 +0000

As a eagles season ticket holder for a long time I can tell you David Akers is a class act.After not being resigned by the eagles he purchased a billboard by our home stadium thanking all the eagles fans for supporting him for his time in Philly.Even though he plays for another the 49ers now I still route for him and was happy to see him tie the longest field goal record-I thank him for all he did for us in his time in Philly !

By: areyesrn

areyesrn — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:09:05 +0000

during his final years with the Eagles, seemed like he couldn’t successfully kick it ball over 40-45 yards anymore…

By: georgeblanda

georgeblanda — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:28:10 +0000

Like many Forty Niner fans, I am also a fan of Aaron Rogers, since his days at Cal. This game was an “edge of your seat” day at our home. But I must say, the look on David Akers face after this kick was the highlight of the game. It is so refreshing to see an athlete not point to himself, or the name on his jersey when something goes well. Akers is all about the team. He deserved that great moment and the joy on his face and his teammates surrounding him was fantastic to see. This guy is great to his teammates and his coaches and the fans. He was great to the Eagle fans when he was let go by his former team. Just a classy guy and a skilled athlete.

By: whatchutalkinabouthillis

whatchutalkinabouthillis — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:23:07 +0000

Official record says they tied but I think Akers beat Dempsey by half a foot.

By: thenewenglandpatriots12

thenewenglandpatriots12 — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:58:43 +0000

What a truly inspiring story…👎

By: ravensoriolesnation

ravensoriolesnation — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:32:20 +0000

the kick of the year, one feild goal that will empower the team for the entire season ……way to go great kick:…………he deserves this

By: hookem6903

hookem6903 — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:30:59 +0000

Not a fan of the Niners, but this was a fantastic moment as a football fan. Good for him.

By: discosucs2005

discosucs2005 — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:30:16 +0000

The really amazing thing was that it was that far and not in Denver. There should be a little footnote about that in the record books.

By: renoedge

renoedge — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:26:30 +0000

That was an awesome kick…an awesome bounce….and an awesome reaction. The Packers cornerback J. Bush said the team didn’t execute and Akers had nothing to do with that kicks success.

By: scoobaj

scoobaj — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:22:14 +0000

the packers offense didn’t show up that game at all, they are not that bad, and the 9er’s aren’t that good. week 2 will show that

By: blue18hutthutt

blue18hutthutt — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:50:24 +0000

Akers is a guy you can’t help but root for

By: blacknole08

blacknole08 — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:10:53 +0000

When he made that kick I had a feeling it would be the 49ers day.

By: madesian

madesian — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:10:11 +0000

I was lucky enough to see it live and it was honestly one of the more entertaining plays of the day. I know I’ll catch some flack for saying that but it’s true.

I’ll never forget the shocked look Akers had when it went in. It was just a heck of a kick. I don’t think it would have been as cool if it didn’t hit the crossbars.

Good job by Akers, I hope he doesn’t burn the Vikings with another great kick like that in week three though.

Skol Vikings.

By: philyeagles5

philyeagles5 — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:09:30 +0000

way to go Eagles.