“Football is 'a game of inches' and there is a very fine line between winning and losing.”
-Vince Lombardi
A game of inches
Football field – 3600 inches
Football width - 8.66 inches
Goal posts vary between 4 – 6.5 inches
In the NFL, the Game Statistical and Information System (GSIS), records every play of every game and its outcome. Once collected this data is converted into NFL statistics such as passing yards, rushing yards, touchdowns, penalties, sacks, etc. However, the term "doink," which refers to a field goal or extra point attempt that hits the upright or crossbar, is not an officially tracked statistic. When this occurs, the official game statistic lists the attempt as a miss - not a “doink.”