Targeting, Overtime Rule Changes

#54
#54
99gator said:
They have an equal chance.

The perception is they don’t because of the strength or weakness of a team.

If losing a coin toss means you are screwed, go get a better defense.

If it was some big 12 game that is 51-51 heading into overtime...play some D.

Let’s also remember you had 60 minutes to play some D too
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Team A has the #1 ranked offense, and 30th ranked defense.
Team B has the #10 ranked offense, and 20th ranked defense.

Team B wins the toss... and thereby most likely wins the game. Yes... the coin toss means Team A got screwed, and yes... they should get a better defense. But that's an end of season decision, not anything they can change at the end of a game.

Football is a team sport. Why have an overtime rule that potentially allows only half of a team to participate???
 
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IBlvNTmWrk said:
Team A has the #1 ranked offense, and 30th ranked defense.
Team B has the #10 ranked offense, and 20th ranked defense.

Team B wins the toss... and thereby most likely wins the game. Yes... the coin toss means Team A got screwed, and yes... they should get a better defense. But that's an end of season decision, not anything they can change at the end of a game.

Football is a team sport. Why have an overtime rule that potentially allows only half of a team to participate???
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Exactly, and it's not like the Patriots had such a great defense. I'm convinced if the Chiefs had won the coin toss, they would be in the SB.
 
#56
#56
WoodsmanVol said:
Apparently, the NCAA is semi coming to their senses. They have an oversight committee that will explore the possibility of adjusting rules that govern targeting and overtime. Looks like the may categorize hits. Were they maliciously or unmaliciously intentional? Overtime will be looked at for ways to avoid having games go into extended overtime sessions where player safety would be in jeopardy.

Not sure why I seem to smell some Saban in the OT thing. Cause I have a VERY vague recollection of him whining about it.
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College OT should not be touched at all. Like there are zero ways to improve it.
 
#59
#59
VetVol said:
"Apparently, the NCAA is semi coming to their senses. They have an oversight committee that will explore the possibility of adjusting rules that govern targeting and overtime. Looks like the may categorize hits. Were they maliciously or unmaliciously intentional? "

So are you saying that these plays will no longer be considered illegal?


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Wait..those are illegal?!?
 
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#62
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UcaVol said:
I hate the OT rules starting so close, its 3 plays thrown to the end zone then a field goal. Move them back where a kicker needs at least 2 first downs.
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I agree with you, but the problem is if you move the ball back it could make the game even longer. Maybe start the first overtime at the 40 and move in each overtime.
 
#63
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99gator said:
You have the entire length of the field to defend to keep the opposing team from scoring a TD.

If you can’t force a turnover on downs, punt, turnover, Fg, etc., you don’t deserve to get the ball back.

Sorry, disagree with y’all. I don’t buy the both teams need to have the ball stuff. If it was the old way where a 57 yard field goal on an opening drive decided the game, yes. A touchdown? Sorry. No sympathy
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I know I'm in the minority but I agree with this. If you can't stop a team from scoring a touchdown you don't deserve to win.
 
#64
#64
99gator said:
Overtime rules need to mirror the NFL.

Targeting rule (because it’s here to stay) should not lead to ejection. I don’t think it’s a good idea having them guess intent

JMO
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NFL OT where one team can win without the other having a possession is ridiculous. They both need to move it either the o’s own 40 or to the 50. Own 40 NFL and midfield for college.
 
#67
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peaygolf said:
Well, If the NCAA and NFL are so concerned about safety, then there should be no overtime rule and the game ends in a tie.....except playoff games. Then each team gets the ball at the 50!
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I agree with this, except I think they should play 2 OTs and then call it a tie (except playoff / conf championship games / major bowl games).
 
#68
#68
hoop235 said:
I know I'm in the minority but I agree with this. If you can't stop a team from scoring a touchdown you don't deserve to win.
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The other team might not have been able to stop a touchdown either. I mean, obviously they have been equal up to this point, but only one gets a shot.
 
#69
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Zues1 said:
I would be in favor of adopting the NFL OT rule in the third overtime.
Additionally all Td's scored in any OT would require a 2 point attempt.
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So there will basically be a 2 try shoot out then play an extra quarter? I'm missing something.
 
#72
#72
CTVolsfan14 said:
The targeting rule is, IMO, the worst rule in all of sports. They must do something about the ejections piece of it.

And to be honest, I know I'm in the minority here, but I think the college OT needs to be twerked. I personally would keep the same format as it seems to be popular, but move the ball back to the 50 for both teams. At least make the teams earn a field goal.
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#75
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99gator said:
What I don’t like about college OT rules is that you are no longer playing football at that point. You are doing something else. There’s no special teams (other than Fg). Defense is already playing with the offense in scoring territory, etc.

NFL rules more resemble typical game play.
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They have essentially taken the KO out of the game.

The only thing your arguing now is where the ball starts.
 
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