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**EjPWyPm4** · 11-09-2009, 07:43 PM

Good point. Because regulation isn't considered 'sudden death' (though it becomes so at the end of the game).

Overtime runs 15 minutes. I'd certainly concede that at the end of the OT period, a team with the most points (but not gaining 5 per my recommendation) would be the winner - it would NOT end in a tie with the game being 24-21 at the end of OT.

But which scenario comes closest to regulation game play:

1) 1st and 10 at the opposing 30. Offense goes play action pass, gains 7 yards. 2nd & 3, offense runs off tackle for 1. 3rd and 2, offense goes pass, incomplete. 4th down, kicks FG.

2) 1st and 10 at the opposing 30. Offense goes run up the middle, gains 3 yards. 2nd & 7, offense runs off tackle for 1. 3rd and 6, QB kneels to spot the FG. 4th down, kicks FG.

If you turn the OT rules around, teams will go for the score (and thus not run to set up the kick) just as they do during normal regulation. FGs will be a secondary option... possibly more so than in regulation, to be honest. I see more teams taking a chance on a 4th down play than usual, and I think that would be a good thing.

None of what you're saying is true. Scenario 2 is a coaches decision. A lot of teams would still try to make the fist down and get closer than a 43/4 yarder for the win.

11-09-2009, 07:43 PM	#54
EjPWyPm4 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	Good point. Because regulation isn't considered 'sudden death' (though it becomes so at the end of the game). Overtime runs 15 minutes. I'd certainly concede that at the end of the OT period, a team with the most points (but not gaining 5 per my recommendation) would be the winner - it would NOT end in a tie with the game being 24-21 at the end of OT. But which scenario comes closest to regulation game play: 1) 1st and 10 at the opposing 30. Offense goes play action pass, gains 7 yards. 2nd & 3, offense runs off tackle for 1. 3rd and 2, offense goes pass, incomplete. 4th down, kicks FG. 2) 1st and 10 at the opposing 30. Offense goes run up the middle, gains 3 yards. 2nd & 7, offense runs off tackle for 1. 3rd and 6, QB kneels to spot the FG. 4th down, kicks FG. If you turn the OT rules around, teams will go for the score (and thus not run to set up the kick) just as they do during normal regulation. FGs will be a secondary option... possibly more so than in regulation, to be honest. I see more teams taking a chance on a 4th down play than usual, and I think that would be a good thing. None of what you're saying is true. Scenario 2 is a coaches decision. A lot of teams would still try to make the fist down and get closer than a 43/4 yarder for the win.
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