Is it just me, or is the NFL and its overtime system due for a major overhaul?
First, I will acknowledge that I am a die hard Falcons fan. I am a season ticket holder, and have been for many years. So yes, I am still bitter over the Falcons bitter defeat this past Sunday.
But let me also say that over the years I have repeatedly voiced my distaste for a system that in some cases never allows one team a chance to score a point.
Just to compare, let's think about baseball and extra innings. Both teams get to bat in each inning, correct? What if the game ended in the top of the 10th when the visiting team scored?
In hockey's exciting shoot out sessions, do both teams not get an equal number of attempts to put one in the net?
Even in college football, each team is allowed a possession in each ...
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An Open Letter To NFL Fans: Don’t We Deserve a Better Overtime System?
Posted: 24th November 2009 by GeorgiaDawg in NFLComments Off on An Open Letter To NFL Fans: Don’t We Deserve a Better Overtime System?