[NU Sports] B(C)S ratings and attendance ...

[Beamsley, Jeff]

I think the 25 yard rule is just about right because it is the inflection point for both the offense and the defense.

The defense has to prevent a first down in order to force the offense into a long field goal, but still has to defend the whole field.

The offense can't lose any yards and has to put at least a field goal on the board, so they have to balance their choices too.

If we got to the point where most FG kickers could make the 35 - 40 yard kick, then perhaps it would make sense to move it out a little.  Otherwise, moving it out further simply prolongs the overtimes because the defense doesn't have to immediately deal with the prospect of giving up a field goal and the offense only has to focus on getting a first down in order to get into field goal range.

Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf Of Tom Maycock
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 2:53 PM
To: Jonathan Hodges; Mike Nolan
Cc: nwu-sports at tssi.com
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] B(C)S ratings and attendance ...

> feasible.  Given that, I think the equal possessions afforded in the

> college game make it more fair (though I could see the argument behind
> moving the ball back further than the 25 yard line).


I do think using the 30 or 35 (or even the 40) would be better, as it would force teams to actually try to gain some yards even when they just need a FG. But even starting at the 25, the college approach is far, far better than the NFL approach in my opinion. 

Of course, playing for a "safe" FG really hurt at least a couple of college teams this year, and the 25 yard-line rule has provided for some awfully exciting overtimes. 

Tom


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