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Author:  Douchebag [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Fuck anyone who disagrees:

1. Inelligible Receivers: Anyone on the field should be able to catch a pass. Why limit how inventive offenses can be? Makes no sense at all.

2. Illegal Block In the Back: You should be able to block anyone anyway you want as long as you don't hold them. You don't want to be pushed in the back? Well, don't play football then, pussy.

3. Being able to score a TD if the ball "breaks the line". Why can't I catch a pass on the sideline as long as the ball is a centimeter on the field of play? You need two feet inbounds to do that, and you should need two feet in the endzone for a score.

4. This will be a running thread, I'll post more later if they come to me.
Author:  Bagels [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Douchebag wrote:
2. Illegal Block In the Back: You should be able to block anyone anyway you want as long as you don't hold them. You don't want to be pushed in the back? Well, don't play football then, pussy.


i agree, chop blocks should be legal.
Author:  Douchebag [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Bagels wrote:
Douchebag wrote:
2. Illegal Block In the Back: You should be able to block anyone anyway you want as long as you don't hold them. You don't want to be pushed in the back? Well, don't play football then, pussy.


i agree, chop blocks should be legal.

I've got no problems with chop blocks.
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
The OT rules are pretty dumb.


And the whole coach challenging system is dumb.
Author:  Krazy Ivan [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
The whole "Securing the Football in the endzone" rule a/k/a the Megatron rule. Happened yesterday, too...


If the ball crosses the plain and is in possesion while doing so, a ground caused fumble shouldn't matter...
Author:  Brick [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
I understand why it exists, but I can't stand the "If you bobble the ball while reaching towards the pylon it's a touchback for the defense". The thing is barely a fumble and it is a guaranteed turnover but if you do it at the 1 yard line you get it there.

I wish they'd just say that the ball is spotted at the 10 yard line if that happens or something.

This happened in the Purdue/Iowa game and it ended the game rather than having them down 3 points with 2 minutes to go.
Author:  Douchebag [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Illegal Formations: If the center and QB are lined up by themselves, that should be their right. If an offense wants to place 9 guys on the left or right side of the field, what's the big deal?
Author:  Northside_Dan [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Douchebag wrote:
football then, pussy.

3. Being able to score a TD if the ball "breaks the line". Why can't I catch a pass on the sideline as long as the ball is a centimeter on the field of play? You need two feet inbounds to do that, and you should need two feet in the endzone for a score.

.


Great idea.
Author:  Douchebag [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Whistling a play dead when a tackle hasn't been made: Why does the play stop when someone with the ball refuses to go down? It should continue until the man is down. It's his fault for refusing to go down, and the defense should be able to strip the ball away, or force him back for a loss. Why reward stuborness?
Author:  Ugueth Will Shiv You [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:36 pm ]
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And what's the deal with that play clock?!
Author:  Don Tiny [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Douchebag wrote:
Fuck anyone who disagrees:

1. Inelligible Receivers: Anyone on the field should be able to catch a pass. Why limit how inventive offenses can be? Makes no sense at all.

2. Illegal Block In the Back: You should be able to block anyone anyway you want as long as you don't hold them. You don't want to be pushed in the back? Well, don't play football then, pussy.

3. Being able to score a TD if the ball "breaks the line". Why can't I catch a pass on the sideline as long as the ball is a centimeter on the field of play? You need two feet inbounds to do that, and you should need two feet in the endzone for a score.

4. This will be a running thread, I'll post more later if they come to me.



You're freebasing Pledge again, aren't you?
Author:  Douchebag [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Don Tiny wrote:
Douchebag wrote:
Fuck anyone who disagrees:

1. Inelligible Receivers: Anyone on the field should be able to catch a pass. Why limit how inventive offenses can be? Makes no sense at all.

2. Illegal Block In the Back: You should be able to block anyone anyway you want as long as you don't hold them. You don't want to be pushed in the back? Well, don't play football then, pussy.

3. Being able to score a TD if the ball "breaks the line". Why can't I catch a pass on the sideline as long as the ball is a centimeter on the field of play? You need two feet inbounds to do that, and you should need two feet in the endzone for a score.

4. This will be a running thread, I'll post more later if they come to me.



You're freebasing Pledge again, aren't you?

I'm out, need some more.

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Author:  C_Howitt_Fealz [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Forward progress. If they shove you back 15 yards, its your fault for not going down.
Author:  Douchebag [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
C_Howitt_Fealz wrote:
Forward progress. If they shove you back 15 yards, its your fault for not going down.

Good call. I would add that to the whistling the play dead post above, but great addition.
Author:  Big Chicagoan [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:49 pm ]
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Why can't you throw the ball after you passed the line of scrimmage? I say, one forward pass per play.
Author:  Scorehead [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:25 pm ]
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The NFL rule that has been my pet peeve for as long as I can remember, is:
The ground cant cause a fumble.
Why not? Hold on to the football until the whistle blows.
Author:  W_Z [ Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Boilermaker Rick wrote:
I understand why it exists, but I can't stand the "If you bobble the ball while reaching towards the pylon it's a touchback for the defense". The thing is barely a fumble and it is a guaranteed turnover but if you do it at the 1 yard line you get it there.


i agree with this completely.
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
The uniform police. If a guy wants to wear orange shoes or green gloves, he should be able to.
Author:  Douchebag [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Why isn't every QB spike to stop the clock, intentional grounding? Isn't the QB still in the pocket, when he slams the pass into the ground?
Author:  Douchebag [ Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
I'd like to make another vote for illegal formation. Anyone should be allowed to line up anywhere behind the line of scrimmage.
Author:  spanky [ Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Douchebag wrote:
I'd like to make another vote for illegal formation. Anyone should be allowed to line up anywhere behind the line of scrimmage.

This would only be possible if everyone were allowed to be an eligible receiver. Which would be chaos and nearly impossible to defend.
Author:  Douchebag [ Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Everyone should be allowed to be an eligible receiver. The defense can line up anywhere they want, so why isn't the offense allowed the same?
Author:  Douchebag [ Fri Sep 14, 2012 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Apparently allowing the ball punch is a dumb football rule according to Jaw Breaker.
Author:  Colonel Angus [ Fri Sep 14, 2012 4:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Frank Coztansa wrote:
The uniform police. If a guy wants to wear orange shoes or green gloves, he should be able to.

Yeah, Urlacher should be allowed to wear a Yellow Helmet & Pants & a green jersey everytime the Bears play against Green Bay.

Aaron Rodgers wrote:
That guy I don't recognize isn't being defended. I'll just throw to him...


Hey, buddy! You're running the wrong way!
Author:  Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Can Cutler wear a red jersey?
Author:  Irish Boy [ Sun Sep 16, 2012 11:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Scorehead wrote:
The NFL rule that has been my pet peeve for as long as I can remember, is:
The ground cant cause a fumble.
Why not? Hold on to the football until the whistle blows.

The NFL rule Scorehead hates the most isn't actually an NFL rule.
Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Why can't the kicking team advance the ball if they recover a muffed punt?
Author:  spanky [ Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Terry's Peeps wrote:
Why can't the kicking team advance the ball if they recover a muffed punt?

Because on a "muff" there was never official transfer of possession?
Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
spanky wrote:
Terry's Peeps wrote:
Why can't the kicking team advance the ball if they recover a muffed punt?

Because on a "muff" there was never official transfer of possession?


Can't you advance it if the ball just hits the receiving team?
Author:  spanky [ Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dumb Football Rules (Running Thread)
Terry's Peeps wrote:
spanky wrote:
Terry's Peeps wrote:
Why can't the kicking team advance the ball if they recover a muffed punt?

Because on a "muff" there was never official transfer of possession?


Can't you advance it if the ball just hits the receiving team?

I don;t know for certain, but I'd guess no?

Otherwise, "in theory", a punter/Qb/anybody could just blast a quick-punt off of an opposing player and advance it at any time. And then all of a sudden you'd have a game of rugby or some other crappy thing like that.
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