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No. Statistically, the attempt and the negative yardage from a blocked punt should be assessed to the "Team," not the punter.

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Do blocked punts count as part of a punters' punting average?

No. Statistically, the attempt and the negative yardage from a blocked punt should be assessed to the "Team," not the punter.


Can a blocked punt be punted again?

Only if there was a penalty against the team that blocked the punt, such as offsides.


Is a blocked punt a dead ball?

nope


Do they count the roll on a punt?

No


Can a blocked punt be advanced at the high school level?

No


Can a team advance a blocked punt?

Yes they can, although that is almost impossible.


Is it a fumble if a punt is blocked?

Yes! A blocked punt is a fumble simply because it can be advanced by which every team recovers said block. This is different then a punt returner who didn't made the catch (basically, doesn't gain possession of the ball). This is considered a "muff" and can be recovered but not advanced by either team.


What is the average distance of a punt in college football?

30.4 yards per punt


Who was the Ohio state Buckeye linebacker who blocked Michigan punt in 1979?

The answer to that question is Todd Bell


How many ways are there to get 1st down?

Rush Pass Penalty Turnover on Downs Fumble Interception Blocked Punt Blocked FG Many variations of the list above


What is the average distance of a punt in the NFL?

45 yds


How many punts have been returned for a touchdown in the Super Bowl?

As of Super Bowl XLII, there have been three TDs as the result of punts and all three have occurred on blocked punts. Terry Brown of the Minnesota Vikings scored a touchdown in Super Bowl IX against the Steelers by recovering a blocked punt in the end zone. Derrick Jensen of the LA Raiders scored by recovering a blocked punt in the end zone against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. Eric Johnson of the Oakland Raiders recovered a blocked punt and returned it 13 yards for a TD against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII. The return of an unblocked punt for a TD has not happened in Super Bowl history.