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Originally Posted by Sully
Every other player on the field is expected to hear it, and react accordingly or be penalized. Are kickers just more inherently hard of hearing?
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Note that the other examples you mention in the OP aren't reacting to a whistle - they're reacting to a visual cue on the field. Also note that there are many times when players keep going for 5-10 seconds after a whistle has blown because they can't hear it.