California Tiebreaker

[Zambo]

The “California Tiebreaker” Is the Insane Overtime Format the NFL Doesn’t Realize It Needs

Anybody ever seen a game played with this form of overtime? Sounds pretty interesting to me.

Basically, each team gets 4 alternating plays. The ball starts at the 50 yard line. Team A runs a play. The ball is spotted at the end of the play, then team B runs a play in the opposite direction. After each team runs 4 plays, the winner is the team that has pushed the ball farthest toward the other team's goal.

Seems like there would be a zillion different ways this could play out, but all of them end pretty quickly after 8 total plays, thus ensuring the game is short and each team gets an equal number of plays.

I'll just start the discussion by predicting some of the more obvious immediate responses:
"Sounds perfect for the idiots in Kalifornia."
"When we switch to socialism they'll make it so each team gets the same number of plays during regulation too."
"Sounds like it was invented by the same floppers who wrote the rules for soccer"
ETC.

Personally I've never seen this done but I've heard that in places where it was used that it was a pretty exciting way to finish.

PS...I guess they have a version of this for baseball extra innings too, which involves all extra innings starting with a runner on second base rather than bases empty.

 

[soflagator]

I’m on board.

As long as there’s extensive instant replay.

 

[MidwestChomp]

Sounds like fun.

I also like the alternating FG overtime. Kickers start at the 25 and move back 5 yards if each makes the kick. First to miss loses.

 

[Zambo]

I’m on board.

As long as there’s extensive instant replay.

you betta believe it

 

[ThreatMatrix]

I prefer the Florida tiebreaker. Each teams starts at it's 20 simulataneously. First team to score wins..
That California tiebreaker is for participation trophy fudge packers.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Double the action, double the fun!

 

[T REX]

TD on the first play...does that win it? Or does the other team get a chance? Both score...then what?

The man on 2nd has been bantered about for a long time for baseball.

 

[PastyStoole]

Interesting, but not as exciting as the "Long Island Ballbreaker" which is played out as follows:

Each team selects a captain to go to midfield as well as a designated jappy, ballbreaking shrew from Manhasset or Great Neck. Each team's ballbreaker harangues and belittles the opposing captain, calling the teammates he hangs out with 'losers,' shrieking endlessly about a few unidentifiable text messages on his cell phone bill, and making not-so-subtle derogatory remarks about his manhood. The first captain to shoot himself in the face loses.

 

[EyeDocGator]

The “California Tiebreaker” Is the Insane Overtime Format the NFL Doesn’t Realize It Needs

Anybody ever seen a game played with this form of overtime? Sounds pretty interesting to me.

Basically, each team gets 4 alternating plays. The ball starts at the 50 yard line. Team A runs a play. The ball is spotted at the end of the play, then team B runs a play in the opposite direction. After each team runs 4 plays, the winner is the team that has pushed the ball farthest toward the other team's goal.

Seems like there would be a zillion different ways this could play out, but all of them end pretty quickly after 8 total plays, thus ensuring the game is short and each team gets an equal number of plays.

I'll just start the discussion by predicting some of the more obvious immediate responses:
"Sounds perfect for the idiots in Kalifornia."
"When we switch to socialism they'll make it so each team gets the same number of plays during regulation too."
"Sounds like it was invented by the same floppers who wrote the rules for soccer"
ETC.

Personally I've never seen this done but I've heard that in places where it was used that it was a pretty exciting way to finish.

PS...I guess they have a version of this for baseball extra innings too, which involves all extra innings starting with a runner on second base rather than bases empty.

It seems like an interception would counter-productive since turnovers are automatic after each play and the team intercepting would actually lose yardage.

 

[Zambo]

It seems like an interception would counter-productive since turnovers are automatic after each play and the team intercepting would actually lose yardage.

I guess it would be sort of like deciding whether to intercept a ball on 4th down or bat it down during regulation play. If you got a big runback out of the INT it could seal the game.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

I'd rather see 44 players in the field at one time.

 

[soflagator]

I'd rather see 44 players in the field at one time.

Like buried?

Yeesh. And I thought Pasty’s was dark.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

A giant fvkking scrum. All 100 on the field on each side.

 

[Loogis]

The current way is fine. Just need to place the ball back further, say the 50 yard line.

 

[Jack o' Diamonds]

I’m on board.

As long as there’s extensive instant replay.

Yes! And every play should be reviewed..

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Interesting, but not as exciting as the "Long Island Ballbreaker" which is played out as follows:

Each team selects a captain to go to midfield as well as a designated jappy, ballbreaking shrew from Manhasset or Great Neck. Each team's ballbreaker harangues and belittles the opposing captain, calling the teammates he hangs out with 'losers,' shrieking endlessly about a few unidentifiable text messages on his cell phone bill, and making not-so-subtle derogatory remarks about his manhood. The first captain to shoot himself in the face loses.

Great way to bring Tebow back to the NFL as a captain. He would listen sympathetically until she tired and then pray with her.

 

[MJMGator]

I wish we’d go back to duels with pistols.

 

[TheDouglas78]

The “California Tiebreaker” Is the Insane Overtime Format the NFL Doesn’t Realize It Needs

Anybody ever seen a game played with this form of overtime? Sounds pretty interesting to me.

Basically, each team gets 4 alternating plays. The ball starts at the 50 yard line. Team A runs a play. The ball is spotted at the end of the play, then team B runs a play in the opposite direction. After each team runs 4 plays, the winner is the team that has pushed the ball farthest toward the other team's goal.

Seems like there would be a zillion different ways this could play out, but all of them end pretty quickly after 8 total plays, thus ensuring the game is short and each team gets an equal number of plays.

I'll just start the discussion by predicting some of the more obvious immediate responses:
"Sounds perfect for the idiots in Kalifornia."
"When we switch to socialism they'll make it so each team gets the same number of plays during regulation too."
"Sounds like it was invented by the same floppers who wrote the rules for soccer"
ETC.

Personally I've never seen this done but I've heard that in places where it was used that it was a pretty exciting way to finish.

I'm not a fan of this format of overtime, I prefer they just play a full quarter. It's the playoffs, play a 10 minute quarter and whom ever scores more wins. The sudden death or modified sudden death is garbage.

PS...I guess they have a version of this for baseball extra innings too, which involves all extra innings starting with a runner on second base rather than bases empty.

It's what the minor leagues started last year, runner starts on second at the beginning of the at bat. It makes the game faster, but kills a lot of the excitement. I really thought I would like it, until I sat through a few of them.

 

[Dunder]

One team has a very clear advantage on a windy day.

 

[neteng]

As long as Mullen is our coach, I say thumb wrestling. But I do like the California tiebreaker except for the word California.