LabattBlue Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Especially with OT being reduced to 10 minutes(I think this was implemented last year), I’d really like to see the NFL adopt the NCAA OT format. No kickoffs, no punts, no potential ties & MUCH MORE EXCITING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboy54 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 The NFL should go back to a true "sudden death" format and play until there is a winner. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 NO! 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Back the Blue said: Especially with OT being reduced to 10 minutes(I think this was implemented last year), I’d really like to see the NFL adopt the NCAA OT format. No kickoffs, no punts, no potential ties & MUCH MORE EXCITING. Nope. I realize OT rules will always be somewhat artificial -- in other words, something that deviates from the normal rules that govern winning and losing. So in some way we're trying to force a satisfying (for the fans and standings) win or loss when the truth is that the teams played to a draw. But even understanding that, I want OT rules to be as close as possible to normal rules. The current NFL system isn't great, but I like it a whole lot better than the college system, which is even more arbitrary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloaf Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 If they were to adopt the college format starting position would probably need to be moved back to like the 40 yard line. Field goals in college are much more of a crap shoot than in the NFL. I think the NFL is mostly concerned about game length and that's why they reduced overtime to 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 The NCAA format is gimmicky, the NFL format is much better even if it isn't perfect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I am in favor of the NCAA format. Much more fun as far as I’m concerned. If they really want to make it 10 minutes then it should be the entire time, whoever is ahead after 10 minutes wins the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, clayboy54 said: The NFL should go back to a true "sudden death" format and play until there is a winner. This was never a thing...except come playoff time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Definitely not. I like the current format but need to go back to 15 minutes. 10 minutes is stupid. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Put 15:00 on the clock and just play football. No more fake/artificial circumstances added to the game. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, Process said: Definitely not. I like the current format but need to go back to 15 minutes. 10 minutes is stupid. 6 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: Put 15:00 on the clock and just play football. No more fake/artificial circumstances added to the game. Yes, bring it back to what it used to be. The only change I would make is that each team gets at least one offensive possession, after that it's sudden death. Simple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, Back the Blue said: This was never a thing...except come playoff time. I thought it used to be sudden death for regular season too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 24 minutes ago, Back the Blue said: Especially with OT being reduced to 10 minutes(I think this was implemented last year), I’d really like to see the NFL adopt the NCAA OT format. No kickoffs, no punts, no potential ties & MUCH MORE EXCITING. Nope - really dislike the college rules. It cheapens the entire game and I much prefer the NFL OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnychemo Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 17 minutes ago, Back the Blue said: This was never a thing...except come playoff time. Umm...no. Sudden death was a thing until 2012 in the regular season. Fun fact, Overtime wasn't in the NFL rule book until 1974. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/new-nfl-overtime-rules-ot-format-change-proposal/gczb9hxqtd3l1q04cifck0p8h#:~:text=It wasn't until 1974,was amended for playoff games. I say...combine the current system and the college format! It'll be just like the NHL - a few minutes of regular play then a "shootout!" (tongue embedded firmly in cheek!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Just modify the NCAA one and make it your own. Take out FGs and extra points - force teams to go for 2 so you limit the coin toss having any real benefit. Alternate who goes first. Both teams go for the same end zone each time. Edited October 26, 2020 by dneveu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 37 minutes ago, Back the Blue said: Especially with OT being reduced to 10 minutes(I think this was implemented last year), I’d really like to see the NFL adopt the NCAA OT format. No kickoffs, no punts, no potential ties & MUCH MORE EXCITING. Just stop. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, johnnychemo said: Umm...no. Sudden death was a thing until 2012 in the regular season. Fun fact, Overtime wasn't in the NFL rule book until 1974. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/new-nfl-overtime-rules-ot-format-change-proposal/gczb9hxqtd3l1q04cifck0p8h#:~:text=It wasn't until 1974,was amended for playoff games. I say...combine the current system and the college format! It'll be just like the NHL - a few minutes of regular play then a "shootout!" (tongue embedded firmly in cheek!) I don’t remember a time in the regular season where OT was “play until someone wins”? Looking through the old standings, there were ties in the 80's, 90's and 2000's. When OT was first approved, I am pretty sure, it was 1 OT period, and then a tie when that period ended. How could that be if they "played until someone wins"? That is what I was questioning. Edited October 26, 2020 by Back the Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mark Vader said: NO! That times 10 I went with stick with whats there. The current rules give both teams the opportunity to possess the ball at least once in overtime unless the team that receives the overtime kickoff scores a touchdown on its first possession. which is far better than a FG or a TD on the first drive won it. Edited October 26, 2020 by SlimShady'sSpaceForce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Back the Blue said: Especially with OT being reduced to 10 minutes(I think this was implemented last year), I’d really like to see the NFL adopt the NCAA OT format. No kickoffs, no punts, no potential ties & MUCH MORE EXCITING. It seems highly unlikely that the team that loses the toss would get a chance for a decent 2nd possession with the 10 minute OT period which makes the NFL rule even worse, imo. The NCAA rule is better but the NFL would not want any scenario close to the multiple OT sessions we have seen in the college ranks, especially given the normal viewing windows. Here's one headline: "WMU beats Buffalo in record-tying 7 overtimes, setting new FBS scoring record" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 56 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: Yes, bring it back to what it used to be. The only change I would make is that each team gets at least one offensive possession, after that it's sudden death. Simple. Yes. I do agree with this. You need to minimize the impact of winning the coin flip. For those that argue it's the job of the defense to stop the opposing offense, so often when the teams go to OT, the defenses are exhausted. If the team that wins the coin flip scores a TD on the first possession, the other team should get a possession and be allowed to counter. If they fail...game over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 48 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Just stop. I got a "warning" from a moderator for writing the same thing once. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I’d prefer if they just played an extra quarter and it wasn’t sudden death. If it’s tied after that, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 the current format but with 15 minutes is best. ncaa stuff is stupid, kicking the ball is part of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: Put 15:00 on the clock and just play football. No more fake/artificial circumstances added to the game. And then if there is still a tie, play a 2nd overtime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark Vader said: NO! Bumped to agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistofFate Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 The format I'd like to see evolves the kicking game. 1 OT period in its current format, if it ends in a draw, flip a coin. Winner gets the option to make a field goal from 52 yards or defer. You have the option to attempt a 52 yarder to win it, or defer for a chance at a 42 yarder if it's missed. These games need to end in a w/l. I'd like to see sudden death come down to a kicker and add more value to the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I picked the current format, but I'd rather have real OT period where it's Sudden Death and we have no ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 For a league that bends over backwards to video review a ball spot for 15 minutes to be sure it's right, I can't understand why they don't make sure overtime is balanced. You have to give both teams the same number of possessions. Playing defense is not the same as getting the ball. You cannot convince me otherwise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nester Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just add a regular 5th quarter. Play the full 15 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I’d prefer the college OT, mainly because I don’t like a tie after 10 minutes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBillsForLife Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Switching to college OT would really mess with point and TD statistics, which I don't believe the NFL really wants to do. Also it can take a while to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 After watching the Bills inside the 25 yesterday. God no. 3 hours ago, clayboy54 said: The NFL should go back to a true "sudden death" format and play until there is a winner. Offenses are too good now so you'd pry see the winner of the coin flip when about 60% of the games. It was around 54% before the OT format change I believe but a touchback also put you at the 20 yard line at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfeuh57 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 No but it should be 12 min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 No to silly gimmicks in pro football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Never. Ever. Ever. I hope I die before that happens. And I'm young. (Sorry guys. This is one of the few football things I'm passionate about. I hate college overtime rules.) 9 minutes ago, KD in CA said: No to silly gimmicks in pro football. It's basically a game of 500. So stupid. And it runs up the score needlessly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) I guess maybe the better question would have been, how does the NFL eliminate the tie games(which the NCAA has figured out)? Nothing worse than a tie...unless your a soccer fan. Edited October 26, 2020 by Back the Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Madden has an online feature called Super Star KO. It's pretty fun. You pick 3 stars, and then each win you get to pick another star to add to your team. Here's the format. Each team gets one drive from their own 25. No kicking, no punts no fgs. Highest points win, have to go for 2. If it's tied, the ball gets put on the 50, and each team has 4 plays, alternating in a "tug of war." The opposing O gets the ball where where it was downed on the previous play. If one team scores a TD it's over. At the end of 4 plays each, what ever side the ball is on the team wins. So if your team has the ball for the last play, you have to get over the 50 yard line into the opponents territory to win. Edited October 26, 2020 by Motorin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnychemo Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Back the Blue said: I don’t remember a time in the regular season where OT was “play until someone wins”? Looking through the old standings, there were ties in the 80's, 90's and 2000's. When OT was first approved, I am pretty sure, it was 1 OT period, and then a tie when that period ended. How could that be if they "played until someone wins"? That is what I was questioning. Gotcha. In that case, you are right, it was a time-limited sudden death as opposed to a play 'til someone wins scenario. Sorry! Edited October 26, 2020 by johnnychemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Back the Blue said: I guess maybe the better question would have been, how does the NFL eliminate the tie games(which the NCAA has figured out)? Nothing worse than a tie...unless your a soccer fan. Less than half of one percent of games ends in a tie. Is it really that big a problem? Edited October 26, 2020 by KD in CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 No it's perfect just as is. The coin toss winner win 52.7% of the time (stat from 2019) . That is close enough to be fair for both teams. Seattle and AZ each had multiple chances to win last night. It was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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