both teams should get a chance. after that first team to score is winner.
2006-09-17 14:47:06 · 12 answers · asked by doc/salty dog 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
This is also known as "Sudden Death".
I don't like it myself (in fact my Eagles lost to the Giants today under this rule).
I much prefer the rule to play an "entire" quarter or designated period of time, and the team who is ahead at the buzzer is the winner. This way both teams get the chance to handle the ball making it more fair to both teams.
2006-09-17 14:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by GeneL 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree that it isn't a very fair system, but since it was started this way, very few games have ended with the first possession in OT. I like the way a lot of college games do it: Put the ball on the 25 and try to score. Then the other team gets it. After both teams gets a shot, who ever scored more wins. If neither team scored, or they both get the same points, do it again.
2006-09-17 22:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 20:57:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's entirely fair. Each team has an equal chance to win. Also, under the NFL procedure, the game can still end in a tie
2006-09-17 14:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by denlp96 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. It really stinks. Especially because the team that wins the coin toss and gets the ball first almost always wins. I wish they would let each team have the ball once in each OT period, like they do in college.
2006-09-17 14:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by tntwade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ah sudden death...isnt it wonderful?..i mean as long as your team scores first..but ne who...this shows who wants to win more...see if the defense is up to par with playing and extra time..if your a good team then your defense should be able to take care of it..if not then..thats something you need to work on..all's fair in love and war..this techincally is war..
2006-09-17 14:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt matter because you still have a legitimate shot to get the ball first even if you lose the toss...Remember the Lions coach several years ago,the dumb @ss actually elected to kick it when he won the toss
2006-09-17 15:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right, it's not fair. The receiving team definitely has an advantage.
2006-09-17 14:50:12 · answer #8 · answered by Pens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
question..DOC are u a eagle fan to?....if not..you should be....but i feel that way today....boi i tell ya
i think it cool this way..it's sudden death...in stead of drag the game out...those are the hardest yards of the game and that makes good on the edge football ..everyone likes that...it funny cause you see teams execute very well in OT..but not in regular time....
2006-09-17 15:23:50 · answer #9 · answered by jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know. Thats a crappy rule, I think they should do another 15 and see who has the most points after that. GO MIAMI.
2006-09-17 14:59:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋