NFL: Stop Flipping Coins and Play Football

Coin Flip Total Pro Sports - This past weekend we saw the Indianapolis Colts lose an overtime thriller to the San Diego Chargers and The New L.T. "Darren Sproles". The game was great as it showcased a little bit of everything a fan wants to see in a game. The only unfortunate part was that we did not get a chance to see Peyton Manning touch the ball in overtime. There has been some speculation that the NFL should change the overtime rule to allow both offenses to get equal possessions in the overtime period, like the college game.

Other sports have adjusted their rules to suit the entertainment value that today's fans crave. The National Hockey League has introduced a shootout that decides a winner from each game, rather then playing just one overtime session it is concluded with a 3 man one on one with the goaltender. The NFL should consider making the switch to an equal possession overtime system, however, unlike the college game they should start each possession at the oppositions 40 yard line, not 35.

I understand that old school thinking says we should leave the game alone, just because a team does not win the coin toss, does not mean they have lost. I totally agree with that state of thinking, however, I have a problem with the fact that all it takes is poor special teams coverage, or a lapse on a defensive play and the chances for winning the game are dissipated.

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Posted by Chico on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Filed under NFL · Tagged with cointoss, Darren Sproles, football, Indianapolis Colts, NFL, NHL, overtime, Peyton Manning, San Diego Chargers

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9 Responses to “NFL: Stop Flipping Coins and Play Football”

Zinger said on January 9, 2009 at 9:35 pm

I like the college football overtime, the NFL should do the same

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Joey said on January 9, 2009 at 9:43 pm

Yes, Its not fair and usually is favored to the coin toss winners

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Boston College (13-3)!!!!!!!! said on January 9, 2009 at 9:44 pm

yes. It’s kind of annoying that whoever wins the coin toss wins 90% of the time. I don’t think they should do what college does but they should change it.

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Sixer said on January 9, 2009 at 9:45 pm

no bcuz they been using it for quite awhile now

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fusion_j said on January 9, 2009 at 9:46 pm

they should only change it for the playoffs and on.

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GO G-MEN!!!!! said on January 9, 2009 at 9:48 pm

Absolutely not. football is 33% offense 33% defense and 33% special teams. the defense has to do what their paid millions to do.

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Pat H said on January 10, 2009 at 5:39 am

yes, I think both teams should start from their own 25 not the opponents. it would be stupid to start them in field goal range

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kingsfan said on January 10, 2009 at 5:40 am

i think it should stay the way it is. these guys are professionals. if they lose the toss all they have to do is play some motha ****** defense and they will be good.

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Nevada Johnson said on January 10, 2009 at 5:40 am

I agree. It’s not fair that a team that wins the coin toss has 15 minutes to get into field goal range.

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