twisted_steel2":2xoi1ylf said:
byau":2xoi1ylf said:
I don't like the OT rule either. To be fair, both teams should have a shot
That being said, that's the current rule, Broncos knew they needed to stop the TD. Hawks earn the win.
Both teams had a shot for
60 minutes.
Just not buying it folks.
I'm shortening the quote on your post since this summarizes it well. Hope you don't mind
This is a good point. However, for me, in the spirit of fair competitive play, I like the idea that the overtime period is like a new game and each team will get at least one shot.
In your way of thinking, you are saying since both teams had a fair shot in regulation, when it comes to overtime you should flip a coin to see who goes first and first team to score wins.
No other sport I can think of off the top of my head does this. If there is one, it's in the minority. The few sports I can think of quickly off the top of my head gives each team a fair shot once a post-regulation period starts (aka overtime)
Whether it is a fixed period like basketball, fixed period and goal kicks like Soccer, or extra innings like Baseball.
Imagine basketball OT: flip a coin to see who gets the ball first and first bucket wins
Imagine Soccer goal kicks: flip a coin to see which team kicks first, first goal wins
At this point it may be just difference in opinion: your opinion is that each team had its shot in regulation, now let's up the stakes and make it first team to score and start it by luck with a coin flip. My opinion: I like seeing overtime as a brand new game, and each team somehow gets a shot.