OT - NFL Kickoff Rule

[hookyIU1990]

I already hate it.

 

[nichlee]

Returns > Touchbacks

 

[hookyIU1990]

Returns > Touchbacks

I don't disagree, but the days of big returns are long gone and I don't see how this rule brings any more excitement to the return game.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

If the ball lands right on the goal line, is that considered the 20 yard rule or the 30 yard rule? Is it considered “in the endzone” on the fly or in the boundary?

Allen sure could have used that new onsides kick rule in the Gator Bowl.

 

[vesuvius13]

The new KO just needs to be tweaked a bit and coaches figuring out the best returns. Give it time, as it does stop the full running hits on players. Back when it was first put in fans didn't like the pass either.

 

[Jssanto]

I already hate it.

Too early to tell.
I appreciate their efforts to both reduce injuries and have an exciting play.

 

[TomEric4756]

I already hate it.

Can’t start running until the ball hits the ground or is caught … a standing start until the ball is kicked would have been enough.

 

[vesuvius13]

Can’t start running until the ball hits the ground or is caught … a standing start until the ball is kicked would have been enough.

I like the rule of waiting until the ball hits the ground or is caught as it eliminates full running hits. Teams will find a way to adjust and find ways to return for TDs.

 

[76-1]

Personally, I'd prefer they just spot the ball at the 25 for each team until the 4th quarter. In the 4th I'd give the trailing team the option of using the new rule style kickoff or just taking the ball at the 25...

Now that would seemingly cut kickoff injuries by 3/4's (and I know that wouldn't actually purely correlate numbers wise but it would have to cut injuries significantly...).

Edit: I'd amend the above to include the some version of the new style kickoff at the start of the game and the start of the 2nd half just as a nod to tradition (and reward a team who has honed their Special Teams craft).

 

[hoosier roadtrips]

The new KO just needs to be tweaked a bit and coaches figuring out the best returns. Give it time, as it does stop the full running hits on players. Back when it was first put in fans didn't like the pass either.

Neither did Woody Hayes.

 

[CGW-89]

If the ball lands right on the goal line, is that considered the 20 yard rule or the 30 yard rule? Is it considered “in the endzone” on the fly or in the boundary?

Allen sure could have used that new onsides kick rule in the Gator Bowl.

And the Colts would likely have two Super Bowls, instead of one....