Possible FB Rules Changes

[McBaman]

If NCAA is so concerned about safety, why don't they outlaw cut blocks!!


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[N.AL-Tider]

Regarding the overtime issue, I would be in favor of pushing the ball back, say, 10 yards with every subsequent OT series.  1st starts on the 25 as it is now, 2nd the LOS would be the 35, 3rd, the 45, and so forth with still requiring them to go for two as it is currently.  If they make it harder to score by pushing the ball back then I think odds are that one team would likely score and the other wouldn't.   

But they didn't ask me... 

[ricky023]

Regarding the overtime issue, I would be in favor of pushing the ball back, say, 10 yards with every subsequent OT series.  1st starts on the 25 as it is now, 2nd the LOS would be the 35, 3rd, the 45, and so forth with still requiring them to go for two as it is currently.  If they make it harder to score by pushing the ball back then I think odds are that one team would likely score and the other wouldn't.   

But they didn't ask me... 

NALT that does sound good. RTR!

[Chechem]

Rather than move the ball back, how about removing one player from each side with each continued overtime.  That's be more interesting too.

 

[N.AL-Tider]

Rather than move the ball back, how about removing one player from each side with each continued overtime.  That's be more interesting too.

 

Ummm, I don't like that because it would totally screw up how the plays are called.  Plays are designed with 11 on the field and if you start removing them then that totally messes it all up.  You remove a WR but the defensive team removes a LB.  Next series you remove a TE and they remove a CB, etc.  It just wouldn't work.

[Chechem]

Rather than move the ball back, how about removing one player from each side with each continued overtime.  That's be more interesting too.

 

Ummm, I don't like that because it would totally screw up how the plays are called.  Plays are designed with 11 on the field and if you start removing them then that totally messes it all up.  You remove a WR but the defensive team removes a LB.  Next series you remove a TE and they remove a CB, etc.  It just wouldn't work.

Forgot this:   

[SUPERCOACH]

Rather than move the ball back, how about removing one player from each side with each continued overtime.  That's be more interesting too.

 

Ummm, I don't like that because it would totally screw up how the plays are called.  Plays are designed with 11 on the field and if you start removing them then that totally messes it all up.  You remove a WR but the defensive team removes a LB.  Next series you remove a TE and they remove a CB, etc.  It just wouldn't work.

Forgot this:   

[McBaman]

A different idea.... starting in the 4th OT, put the ball at the 10 yd line.  You have four plays to score a TD & if you score you have to go for two.  No FGs allowed.

[Catch Prothro]

How bout just calling it a tie after 3OTs??   

[Chechem]

How bout just calling it a tie after 3OTs??   

   If you're indeed our king, you've gotta take a better stand than that!   

The main problem with OT is that the people who paid to be there at the game get the shaft.  All of the action is at one end of the field, and those at the far end can't see squat.
Just sayin'.   

[2Stater]

There is no reason they can’t do it like the pros. Only difference would be that if the first team scores a TD, the other team gets their chance.

[Catch Prothro]

How bout just calling it a tie after 3OTs??   

   If you're indeed our king, you've gotta take a better stand than that!   

The main problem with OT is that the people who paid to be there at the game get the shaft.  All of the action is at one end of the field, and those at the far end can't see squat.
Just sayin'.   

What they're trying to address is games lasting too long and player safety issues.  A 3OT cutoff addresses that directly.

If no team can win after 3OTs, they don't deserve a win.

With your proposal, after 11 OTs you have the same effect.   

[Chechem]

How bout just calling it a tie after 3OTs??   

   If you're indeed our king, you've gotta take a better stand than that!   

The main problem with OT is that the people who paid to be there at the game get the shaft.  All of the action is at one end of the field, and those at the far end can't see squat.
Just sayin'.   

What they're trying to address is games lasting too long and player safety issues.  A 3OT cutoff addresses that directly.
If no team can win after 3OTs, they don't deserve a win.
With your proposal, after 11 OTs you have the same effect.   

How about a substitution like in extra-inning baseball, where an assistant goes in as pitcher.  After several OTs the coach has to play QB. 

[Catch Prothro]

How bout just calling it a tie after 3OTs??   

   If you're indeed our king, you've gotta take a better stand than that!   

The main problem with OT is that the people who paid to be there at the game get the shaft.  All of the action is at one end of the field, and those at the far end can't see squat.
Just sayin'.   

What they're trying to address is games lasting too long and player safety issues.  A 3OT cutoff addresses that directly.
If no team can win after 3OTs, they don't deserve a win.
With your proposal, after 11 OTs you have the same effect.   

How about a substitution like in extra-inning baseball, where an assistant goes in as pitcher.  After several OTs the coach has to play QB. 

I vote subbing in the head coach.  Saban in would guarantee a win.   

[N.AL-Tider]

A different idea.... starting in the 4th OT, put the ball at the 10 yd line.  You have four plays to score a TD & if you score you have to go for two.  No FGs allowed.

They basically do that now after the 2nd OT with the exception of moving the ball to the 10.  IMO, it is logically more difficult to score from the 25 than the 10 but it isn't necessarily because from 25 yards out it opens additional plays that would be far less likely to work from the 10.  I like my idea better actually.  Surprise, surprise!    By moving the ball back an additional 10 yards per subsequent OT then that adds a bit of additional difficulty.  And to add to the suspense, only allow 4 downs, PERIOD!  No 1st downs granted for gaining 10+ yards... Of course, that could make it even more difficult to finalize the game too... 

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