New overtime rule

[Isualum13]

I apologize if this has been discussed as it isnt exactly new news, but it's the first I've seen of it.

I came across an article that they are adding a rule for overtime that will rarely be seen. Starting in the 5th overtime, instead of lining up at the 25, The teams will alternate attempting a two point conversion until one of the teams fails.

I think I like that. It's like a penalty shootout in soccer or hockey if still tied after overtime. It will be interesting to see the first time it's used how well received it is. Last year there were 2 games that went to at least 5 overtimes, so we might get to see it before the end of the season.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sb...38/new-ncaa-overtime-rule-2-point-conversions

 

[beentherebefore]

In classic Cyclone fashion, ISU may be the first to play in one of these games and find a way to lose it.

 

[MartyFine]

If you haven't figured out a way to win after 5 OTs you hardly deserve victory anyway...

 

[Isualum13]

Was it Auburn and aTm that had the insane 5-6 OT game last year? The players were so effing tired at the end both teams were scoring at ease.

aTm and LSU went to 7 last year.
Hawaii and San Jose State went to 5.

If you click the link there is a list of games back to 2001 that went to at least 5 overtimes.

 

[EvilBetty]

If you haven't figured out a way to win after 5 OTs you hardly deserve victory anyway...

But neither does the other team. Are you suggesting we bring back the tie? Thats way worse than two pointing your way to a win.

 

[Deleted member 8507]

aTm and LSU went to 7 last year.
Hawaii and San Jose State went to 5.

If you click the link there is a list of games back to 2001 that went to at least 5 overtimes.

Arkansas went 7OT in 2001, 6OT in 2002, 7OT in 2003. Now that is crazy.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

In classic Cyclone fashion, ISU may be the first to play in one of these games and find a way to lose it.

Or we'll be televised directly following a team that goes 5 overtimes and about 8 two-point conversion attempts.

And it will likely involve ******* West Virginia.

 

[MartyFine]

But neither does the other team. Are you suggesting we bring back the tie? Thats way worse than two pointing your way to a win.

No, but I am suggesting that nobody has anything to complain about at that point so I have no problem with the rule.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

I realize they are doing this from a safety standpoint, but are short yardage plays statistically safer? I would think shortening the field would increase the amount of contact and possibly injuries for linemen in particular, given how many bodies are piled into a small area.

Is it simply limiting the possible amount of overall plays, thus reducing the number of chances to get injured?

 

[BuffettClone]

Why not do the 2-point conversion thing after 3 overtimes if they're worried about overall plays and all

 

[mred]

Is it simply limiting the possible amount of overall plays, thus reducing the number of chances to get injured?

I'm pretty sure this is the reasoning.

 

[spinback32]

It really has nothing to do with player safety. It's about games not running long and getting too far outside of their TV window.

 

[Isualum13]

I realize they are doing this from a safety standpoint, but are short yardage plays statistically safer? I would think shortening the field would increase the amount of contact and possibly injuries for linemen in particular, given how many bodies are piled into a small area.

Is it simply limiting the possible amount of overall plays, thus reducing the number of chances to get injured?

I'm not a doctor, but I did take intro to physics in college, and I would think a receiver running full speed into a defender while running a route 20 yards down field is more likely to injure than run blocking and short slant patterns.

 

[Sigmapolis]

So basically...

1-2 = possession from the 25 and the PAT is allowed

3-4 = possession from the 25 and you have to go for two

5-6+ = a sudden death "penalty shootout" of mutually going for two

I think that is reasonable.

 

[Cycsk]

Buffalo v. Western Michigan went to 7 overtimes in 2017. Score was 71-68. Woof!

 

[coolerifyoudid]

I'm not a doctor, but I did take intro to physics in college, and I would think a receiver running full speed into a defender while running a route 20 yards down field is more likely to injure than run blocking and short slant patterns.

I know high-speed plays have the potential for more severe impacts, but I swear I read once that a much greater % of football injuries are to the legs and knees with a much higher percentage of injuries occurring on running plays. I'm curious to see if there are stats out there showing the breakdowns. I'll have to dig around a bit.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Was it Auburn and aTm that had the insane 5-6 OT game last year? The players were so effing tired at the end both teams were scoring at ease.

Seems like switching to this after 3 overtimes might be preferable.

 

[Isualum13]

I know high-speed plays have the potential for more severe impacts, but I swear I read once that a much greater % of football injuries are to the legs and knees with a much higher percentage of injuries occurring on running plays. I'm curious to see if there are stats out there showing the breakdowns. I'll have to dig around a bit.

Yeah but knee and leg injuries are generally fixable. Specifically more than head, neck and spine injuries.

 

[madguy30]

Sounds reasonable.

The NFL should adopt something like this if the first OT ends in a tie.

Have a field-goal off or something to decide it.

 

[DeereClone]

I realize they are doing this from a safety standpoint, but are short yardage plays statistically safer? I would think shortening the field would increase the amount of contact and possibly injuries for linemen in particular, given how many bodies are piled into a small area.

Is it simply limiting the possible amount of overall plays, thus reducing the number of chances to get injured?

They are trying to limit the number of total plays at the very end of the game when both teams are completely gassed, which in theory would limit some fatigue injuries.