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Old 08-04-2016, 03:04 PM
 
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Instead of 4 downs to get 10 yards why not 20 downs to get a touchdown?
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Old 08-04-2016, 03:05 PM
 
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Because that is not the rule?

Why 20? That could take a very long time....
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Old 08-04-2016, 03:27 PM
 
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1 down to get 2.5 yards
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Old 08-04-2016, 07:49 PM
 
Location: Huntersville/Charlotte, NC and Washington, DC
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I like seeing more than 5 possessions in a football game, thanks very much.
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Old 08-04-2016, 07:53 PM
 
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I like seeing touchdowns
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Old 08-04-2016, 08:29 PM
 
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Whaaaat?
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Old 08-04-2016, 08:38 PM
 
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Even 8 downs to get 20 yards would be an improvement
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Old 08-05-2016, 06:54 PM
 
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Because that is not the rule?

Why 20? That could take a very long time....
Why? You could get a TD on one down. Just like now.
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Old 08-05-2016, 07:09 PM
 
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I think if teams had 20 downs you would see bigger plays more often. Teams would be more willing to take chances on downs 1-10.

But we would also see teams that have the lead sit on the ball for 20 plays. 20 hand offs up the middle and punt to protect a 7-0 lead.
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Old 08-05-2016, 07:12 PM
 
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There would be a punt.
No need for one
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