For something like a fieldgoal kick, the only way to sell it is if it's stiff... It's not like Ross is going to father any more children, so why not put the balls to the wall (pun intended)
And, I'd MUCH MUCH MUCH rather had Stephanie (whom I find very pretty, no matter who anyone says) on TV than Linda. Linda's best acting was when she was a crazy invalid, and that's 'cause it hit close to home.