Sunday, January 10, 2010

Sudden Death vs. Overtime

Welcome back to the BBQ.

In light of today's NFL overtime game between the Green Bay Packers and the Arizona Cardinals, I thought it might be helpful to define the difference between overtime in college football and the pros.

> In college football, when teams are tied at the end of regulation play, each team is given a chance to score. The ball is put on the opponent's 25 yard line and, just like regular play, they have four downs in order get 10 yards and a first down or to score. Each team has an equal number of chances to score. The one that outlasts the other wins.

> In the NFL, teams tied at the end of regulation go to sudden death, meaning whoever scores first wins. That's why the team that wins the coin toss at the end of regulation is in the BEST position to control their fate. Score and go home.

That's it today. Enjoy!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I found it rather humorous that in a game with absolutely zero defense, that the deciding score came on a defensive play.
Do you think that maybe Pete Carroll is getting out before the hammer of the NCAA comes down and smashes the USC program?

mity quinn said...

Wasn't it? Crazy game!

I'm about to blog about Pete Carroll. Will await your reaction!