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Source: NPR "Talk of the Nation"

Roundup

Drop-Kicked into History [12min]

New England Patriots backup quarterback Doug Flutie converts a successful drop-kick against Miami, scoring an extra point in the fourth quarter, and reminding us of an arcane bit of football play.

Read entire article at NPR "Talk of the Nation"