Tank McNamara by Bill Hinds

Tank McNamara

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  1. JDsg

    JDsg said, 3 months ago

    I’d like to see a basketball game played that ends when one team scores 100 points. No time limit, although I’d use the standard 12-minute “quarter” as a unit of reference (thus, if the game were to end in the third quarter or the sixth quarter, that would be fine too, just as long as one team ultimately gets to 100 points first). All the other rules for basketball would remain the same. I figure with this format, the first half would be offense-oriented for both teams, but as one or both teams begin to get closer to 100 points, the game will shift to a defense-oriented game. Any takers?

  2. olddog1

    olddog1 said, 3 months ago

    @JDsg

    I like it, but maybe a different total for pro and college.

  3. Rugeirn Drienborough

    Rugeirn Drienborough said, 3 months ago

    You have to admit, the lady has it figured out.

  4. drdougsteward

    drdougsteward said, 3 months ago

    10 5 minute games would probably take over 3 1/2 hours to complete … I’d cut back on number of time outs that can be used in the last 5 minutes (or, keep the number the same, but only have the clock stop and not allow huddles at courtside). I only watch games that I’ve DVRed and now I enjoy the game much more.

  5. pschearer

    pschearer said, 3 months ago

    Wow, what an idea! Nine games a day could save baseball.

  6. Godfreydaniel

    Godfreydaniel said, 3 months ago

    College basketball scoring seems to be WAY down. The refs won’t call fouls so the defense rules, and the one-and-done rule prevents players and teams from achieving their potential. Not that I care, when does football season start?

  7. Ceeg22

    Ceeg22 said, 3 months ago

    @JDsg

    That sounds a lot better than her idea. A fan cares about the game itself, not just the end result.

  8. vtcwvet

    vtcwvet said, 3 months ago

    I’d rather see first to 21 with no time outs. And automatic points to the other team for not trying.

  9. kbuhagiar

    kbuhagiar said, 3 months ago

    Smart cookie!…and cute, too.

  10. S M

    S M said, 3 months ago

    Forget the game, just play horse instead

  11. CAtransplant

    CAtransplant said, 3 months ago

    @JDsg

    This is the way pickup games are played – doesn’t matter the score to win – just the concept. Oh, yeah, and you have to win by two. Among other changes, this has been at the top of my favorite wish list. Good thinking.

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