New overtime rule

[Isualum13]

The debut of the new overtime rule happened today. Virginia tech and unc went to 6 OT. Starting in OT5 teams take turns attempting 2 point conversions.

What does everyone think of this change? It's something that wont happen much, but in the rare instance it does, is it a good thing?

Probably shaved well over half an hour off this game.

 

[awd4cy]

I think it’s stupid and a change that wasn’t needed. At the same time, it’s going to be very rarely needed.

 

[AirWalke]

I wondered what the hell happened in the box score, I thought that VT incredibly won on a safety in OT of all places.

 

[cyclones500]

If they're going to do it this way, why not do it after the second OT?

 

[cyrocksmypants]

It’s dumb.

 

[Acylum]

It’s dumb.

Really favors offensively inept teams like the hawks.

 

[Gomer80]

Really favors offensively inept teams like the hawks.

Why bring Iowa into this? It had nothing to do with them....

 

[Acylum]

Why bring Iowa into this? It had nothing to do with them....

Uh, because they were the best example I could think of to make my point. Sorry Brian.

 

[Gomer80]

Uh, because they were the best example I could think of to make my point. Sorry Brian.

So you go straight to Iowa, thanks Randy...

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

Wasn't needed. How many went over 5 OT's anyway? And how long (in literal time) did that 5-7 OTs take in that game to make this happen? I like the normal rules better.

 

[ISUTex]

How about after 3 overtimes they have a kick off? Who can make the longest field goal?

 

[cyrocksmypants]

How about after 3 overtimes they have a kick off? Who can make the longest field goal?

After the fourth OT they have an arm wrestling contest at mid field.

 

[baller21]

I think two OT’s are enough. After that the tie is broken by which head coach can throw his headset the farthest.

 

[ISUTex]

After the fourth OT they have an arm wrestling contest at mid field.

Yes!! Or, just do the Oklahoma drill.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

The debut of the new overtime rule happened today. Virginia tech and unc went to 6 OT. Starting in OT5 teams take turns attempting 2 point conversions.

What does everyone think of this change? It's something that wont happen much, but in the rare instance it does, is it a good thing?

Probably shaved well over half an hour off this game.

My sister was at that game.

 

[beentherebefore]

If a violent game like football requires a limiting of the length of the game for the safety of its players--and I believe it does--then maybe after three OTs the game simply ends in a tie. The teams played an even game, and that is that.

 

[CyclonesRock]

I like the NFL rule. I'm fine with the occasional tie. Bloated stats with the current OT rules really make some teams/players look much better than they are statistically. Especially if the game is a physical low scoring contest that turns into a shootout in the OT periods.

 

[Urbandale2013]

I like the NFL rule. I'm fine with the occasional tie. Bloated stats with the current OT rules really make some teams/players look much better than they are statistically. Especially if the game is a physical low scoring contest that turns into a shootout in the OT periods.

NFL overtime is so horrendously bad compared to college.

 

[besserheimerphat]

One word - Quizbowl. Hear me out:

After three OTs, go to a lightening round style trivia contest between one member of each team. Most right answers in 2 minutes wins. Fast, entertaining (even if unintentionally) and at least pays lip service to "student athlete."

 

[cyclones500]

After the fourth OT they have an arm wrestling contest at mid field.

Does it have to take place at midfield?