TinhWoodhead
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2. Should they do away with ties, if so, how?
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Ties makes sense in soccer, since it could go on for a really really long time. Football, however it is much easier to score and hence why there have been so few ties over the years. So yes, the NFL should get rid of it.
What I don't understand, I know all soccer rules aren't the same so bare with me. But, in the world cup they didn't start out by playing sudden death and both teams scored and the game still ended in a tie...like what the One of the main reasons I hate soccer lol way tooo many ties. No offense to anyone who likes soccer though.
The problem with ties in football is it's an extremely physically demanding sport. And not like soccer, which is demanding from a stamina perspective. Football has a greatly increased chance of injury, especially as players get tired and sloppy.
What happens if you end up in a windy, rainy/snowy game in Foxboro in December. Kickers can't hit a FG of more than 30 yards and players can't keep their footing. Do you want Brady and company playing two or three extra quarters (almost a full extra game), just to avoid the stigma of a tie?
I just think ties looks stupid in the standings.
Here's what I think they should do if after 5 quarters and its still tied, implement the college rules and let both teams start at the 30yd(?) line.
The problem with ties in football is it's an extremely physically demanding sport. And not like soccer, which is demanding from a stamina perspective. Football has a greatly increased chance of injury, especially as players get tired and sloppy.
What happens if you end up in a windy, rainy/snowy game in Foxboro in December. Kickers can't hit a FG of more than 30 yards and players can't keep their footing. Do you want Brady and company playing two or three extra quarters (almost a full extra game), just to avoid the stigma of a tie?
In the playoffs you have to, because someone has to move on. In the regular season, suck it up fans, no one OWES you a winner.
How will that help in the conditions I listed above? Starting at the 30 instead of the 20 (or perhaps more if there's a decent return) is going to make a drastic difference?
I meant start at the 30yd line of the opposing team's field but use only one end of the field like the college format.
My apologies, I didn't know that that's what they actually did in college. I'm against it, because unlike college you don't get playoff seedings based on style points and a poll. A gimmicky OT like that could impact standings in a more direct way in the NFL.