that’s only because teams play so conservatively near their goalline it would take a near miracle to score one. however, if a safety is scored, the game should be over - as the team scored upon would have all ready had a possession. just like in the CFL shootout, if a team in possession get scored upon, that’s it. they had their chance and blew it.
NFL should just do what soccer does. Have a timed overtime (30 minutes in soccer). A fifteen minute overtime would seem perfect for football. Of course, this will never happen as this would mean Goodell would have to admit that soccer had a good idea.
Any overtime that leaves open the possibility of a tie at the end is unacceptable. If you’re going to accept ties, why have overtime at all?
A timed overtime works in basketball, because there’s enough scoring that it’s unlikely to REMAIN a tie for long.
Ties are for wusses.
How about this: Keep sudden death, but at every change of possession each team has to remove one player from the field. The first OT drive will be 11-on-11, the second 10-on-10, and so on. As the numbers dwindle, things will get looser, and a touchdown on a breakaway run will ensue in short order. No field goals allowed.
yyyguy about 14 years ago
that’s only because teams play so conservatively near their goalline it would take a near miracle to score one. however, if a safety is scored, the game should be over - as the team scored upon would have all ready had a possession. just like in the CFL shootout, if a team in possession get scored upon, that’s it. they had their chance and blew it.
Plods with ...™ about 14 years ago
That sounds mighty logical yyy, but we’re talking about the NFL here. Logic does not apply.
WaitingMan about 14 years ago
NFL should just do what soccer does. Have a timed overtime (30 minutes in soccer). A fifteen minute overtime would seem perfect for football. Of course, this will never happen as this would mean Goodell would have to admit that soccer had a good idea.
fritzoid Premium Member about 14 years ago
Any overtime that leaves open the possibility of a tie at the end is unacceptable. If you’re going to accept ties, why have overtime at all?
A timed overtime works in basketball, because there’s enough scoring that it’s unlikely to REMAIN a tie for long.
Ties are for wusses.
How about this: Keep sudden death, but at every change of possession each team has to remove one player from the field. The first OT drive will be 11-on-11, the second 10-on-10, and so on. As the numbers dwindle, things will get looser, and a touchdown on a breakaway run will ensue in short order. No field goals allowed.