Beerball Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I hate 'half the distance to the goal,' especially when a personal foul is involved. It allows a player to take a cheap shot and his team doesn't pay much of a penalty. My solution is simple, assess the full penalty. If that can't be done put the ball at the 1 like they do for PI in the endzone. Rule would work the same whether it is an offensive or defensive penalty. Get rid of the half the distance crapola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'64 Bills Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I hate 'half the distance to the goal,' especially when a personal foul is involved. It allows a player to take a cheap shot and his team doesn't pay much of a penalty. My solution is simple, assess the full penalty. If that can't be done put the ball at the 1 like they do for PI in the endzone. Rule would work the same whether it is an offensive or defensive penalty. Get rid of the half the distance crapola. I always thought that was a silly penalty too. Not the call - - but - - the penalty assessment. Another thing, in the now pass happy NFL (which is great for the fans) the pass interference assessment just seems too large. An entire game can turn on a judgement call. No other penalty calls can account for 50-60 yards. Why not a 20 yard penalty? If the play was inside the 20 then place the ball at the 1 yard line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 While we're at it, I think HOLDING is penalized too strongly. Offensive holding backs me up 10 yards??!! Too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I always thought that was a silly penalty too. Not the call - - but - - the penalty assessment. Another thing, in the now pass happy NFL (which is great for the fans) the pass interference assessment just seems too large. An entire game can turn on a judgement call. No other penalty calls can account for 50-60 yards. Why not a 20 yard penalty? If the play was inside the 20 then place the ball at the 1 yard line. Simple- I'm going to tackle you anytime I get straight beat 20+ downfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 1325380417[/url]' post='2349491']I always thought that was a silly penalty too. Not the call - - but - - the penalty assessment. Another thing, in the now pass happy NFL (which is great for the fans) the pass interference assessment just seems too large. An entire game can turn on a judgement call. No other penalty calls can account for 50-60 yards. Why not a 20 yard penalty? If the play was inside the 20 then place the ball at the 1 yard line. They need to do something . Seems most times the receiver would not have been able to catch the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 They need to do something . Seems most times the receiver would not have been able to catch the ball. Most? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 1325381612[/url]' post='2349502']Most? Really? 25 percent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Why not. They doll out the cheap 75 for phantom pass interference a few times a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The PI should be limited, I agree but if the limit the yards, we won't see as many exciting (but cheap) game ending drives. Don't see it happening but it is not a fair rule IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 25 percent I can't wait to see the reaction on the 75% that you deem catchable when the defender saves himself 30 yards by not even trying to make a real play. The PI should be limited, I agree but if the limit the yards, we won't see as many exciting (but cheap) game ending drives. Don't see it happening but it is not a fair rule IMO. I just don't get why it's not fair. Defender cheats to prevent a catch, ball goes to the spot. The logic matches other penalties like intentional grounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 And I've always thought 5 yards was too much for offsides. I think 3.5 yards would be more appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 1325383994[/url]' post='2349523']I can't wait to see the reaction on the 75% that you deem catchable when the defender saves himself 30 yards by not even trying to make a real play. I just don't get why it's not fair. Defender cheats to prevent a catch, ball goes to the spot. The logic matches other penalties like intentional grounding. Over the head not even close, hate that call.I don' t like the call when defender is in front of the receiver with 2 yds. Between them not touching receiver and defender dose not get his head around but gets flagged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I always thought that was a silly penalty too. Not the call - - but - - the penalty assessment. Another thing, in the now pass happy NFL (which is great for the fans) the pass interference assessment just seems too large. An entire game can turn on a judgement call. No other penalty calls can account for 50-60 yards. Why not a 20 yard penalty? If the play was inside the 20 then place the ball at the 1 yard line. I just don't get why it's not fair. Defender cheats to prevent a catch, ball goes to the spot. The logic matches other penalties like intentional grounding. As I've written before, PI should be reviewable... both ways. We don't need to slow down games any more, and keep the same 3 (incorrect) challenges per half. But PI should be added. There's way too much personal judgment involved for the refs and for way too big o' chunks of yardage, as '64 wrote. PI has become such a huge part of the game as this has turned into a passing/Arena/neutered-defense league. There needs to be some recourse for the many obvious non-calls and obvious gimme-a-f'in-break calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Simple- I'm going to tackle you anytime I get straight beat 20+ downfield. even simpler--im gonna underheave a poof pass down the field and hope for some tickytack incidental contact on the receiver and gain 50 yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyj001 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Simple- I'm going to tackle you anytime I get straight beat 20+ downfield. It doesn't happen in college and there it is a 15 trader, pride will prevent a lot of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 pi should just no longer be a penalty. let 'em fight for it. Offenses would just have to hit WRs on the run. PI is just too subjective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsSD Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 It doesn't happen in college and there it is a 15 trader, pride will prevent a lot of that. Do you watch a lot of college football? I have seen this happen quite a few times and the announcers always say what a smart play it is since it is only 15 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I think they need to more penalties punitive. When the offense is pinned against its own goal line, a false start or holding does nothing (unless the ball is in the endzone). If a penalty is called against the offense, move the first down marker, instead of going half the distance. If the offense gets inside the opponent's five-yard line, two offsides should result in a first down. A pass interference call in the last two minutes should put the clock where it was- I have seen intentional pass interference in the endzone too may times in this situation, to force a field goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 When it comes down to it - if the foul clearly prevents a 50 yard completion, if should be a spot foul. Just like the example of grounding - same concept, just less common. If you want it reviewable, fine. But to say a spot foul isnt "fair" is ridiculous. If you prevent a 50 yard gain by cheating, can you give me any reason it shouldn't be a 50 yard penalty? By the way - how many games do you see 50 yard calls? Surely not every. And even if you are generous with meads 3 out of 4 are catchable and it's not a higher percent than that within those calls - maybe once a week you see a 50 yard pi called incorrectly? I think they need to more penalties punitive. When the offense is pinned against its own goal line, a false start or holding does nothing (unless the ball is in the endzone). If a penalty is called against the offense, move the first down marker, instead of going half the distance. If the offense gets inside the opponent's five-yard line, two offsides should result in a first down. A pass interference call in the last two minutes should put the clock where it was- I have seen intentional pass interference in the endzone too may times in this situation, to force a field goal. I can't say I have any idea what your referencing in the second half. The game can't end on a DPI so your saying you often see a last second pass to the end zone interfered with when I team is down by three to force a kick for a tie? Otherwise the example makes no sense.... I guess maybe in the first half? Still super rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 5 yard penalty for Offensive holding. ANY ball behind the LOS is live. A pass cannot become "incomplete" until and unless it crosses the LOS. !@#$ the Tuck rule, and uncaught laterals = a fumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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