NFL owners pass new postseason overtime rule

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I was surprised to read the one of the teams that voted against it was the Vikings, who just months ago lost a chance to go to the Super Bowl by a field goal in OT

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by midnitegreen on Mar 23, 2010 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

tell me about it, i was shocked to see them as one of the four

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by NorthPhillyKid on Mar 23, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe

they didnt want the possibility of being labeled as cry babies so to speak and they knew it would happen regardless of their vote

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by NorthPhillyKid on Mar 23, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Perfect example of how life is far more complicated than needed to be.

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by Imp on Mar 23, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

I would like it... a lot...

…if our coach was a good in-game strategist.

by JimmyK on Mar 23, 2010 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

i think it should be for the regular season too

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by NorthPhillyKid on Mar 23, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

i dont like the rule change. it’s a pro sport, if you don’t have a pro defense that can keep the other teams off. from scoring, it’s your own prob. this isn’t college football, and i hate when people want that style OT for a PRO sport.
Is it more likely for you to win if you won the toss, sure, but it’s not as bad as perceived. You’re paid millions of dollars, it’s set up for the home team to have a distinct advantage, and they should be able to win the game in regulation. OT shouldnt be fair, you’re paid millions to win the game in regulation. Play defense, shut the offense down, and score to win. Don’t complain you didn’t win the toss.

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by greenbean#twoOH on Mar 23, 2010 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

Try being in their position

Then after say that whole thing again.

by macjack09 on Mar 23, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

what?

you mean being paid millions to play a game?….a game id like see stop getting pussified and watered down?

by greenbean#twoOH on Mar 24, 2010 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Coaches complained because teams who won the coin toss could win the game without the other team getting a chance. Now the rule has changed and.. teams who won the coin toss can still win the game without the other team getting a chance.

Just you wait, a team in the postseason will win on the opening possession with a TD and the coaches/owners will whine again and beg for it to be changed.

by ZorkNemesis on Mar 24, 2010 4:24 AM EDT reply actions