Summary: Jason Staples (@DocStaples) answers questions about why so many teams have gone to these odd-looking shield punt formations (and why Bama has stuck with the more traditional spread punt formation) and addresses a few additional questions about James Blackman.<br> For more on the shield punt formation, here are a few links for interested listeners:<br> <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/1/just-for-kicks-shield-punt-is-trendy-again/">Washington Times: Just for Kicks, Shield Punt is Trendy Again</a><br> <a href="https://www.afcaweekly.com/2016/06/shield-punt-increases-efficiency-production-of-your-punting-game-w-video/">AFCA Newsletter: Shield Punt Increases Efficiency, Production of Your Punting Game</a><br> <a href="https://www.xandolabs.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=340:50the-efficiency-of-the-shield-punt-scheme&catid=101&Itemid=168">X&O Labs: Efficiency of the Shield Punt (2012)</a><br> <a href="https://www.xandolabs.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=902:12efficiency-of-the-shield-punt&catid=96&Itemid=165">X&O Labs: Efficiency of the Shield Punt (2013)</a><br> <br> <a href="http://shieldpunt.com/">ShieldPunt.com</a><br> Brought to you by Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs.<br> Don’t forget to rate and review this podcast!<br>
