text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_11452830_2 (a_ VARCHAR, kickoff_ VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many times was there a kickoff in the September 4, 1988 game? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(kickoff_)[a_] FROM table_11452830_2 WHERE date = "September 4, 1988"