GolfHos
 
*
October 31, 2024, 04:30:56 PM
Username: Password: Duration:

This idea has come from the devil and not from God

 
Pages: [1]   Go Down
  Print  
Author Topic: This idea has come from the devil and not from God  (Read 2545 times)
0 Members and 1 Lurker/Spider are viewing this topic.
Uisce Beatha
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
From: In the Jar

Karma: 116
Posts: 7357
Offline Offline

Get me the tank!

View ProfileIgnore this user
This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« on: March 21, 2007, 06:19:04 PM »

Anyone following the story in English Football League re: no draws?  Looney toons indeed.

http://soccernet.espn.go....;lid=tab1pos1&cc=5901

Any dissenting opinions?
Logged Return to Top

"If you're darker than a caramel, Reverend Al speaks for you." - Aasif Mandvi
"Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man: no time to talk." - stroh
Seamus
Straitjacket

Karma: 52
Posts: 2376
Offline Offline

I'm a juvenile acting product of the working class

View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2007, 06:44:19 PM »

The devil hates draws.

I'm not sure which I dislike more, Draws or ending the game in a penalty shoot out.

I've always been of the mind "if it ain't broke don't try to fix it".  Depends I guess on who thinks it's broke.
Logged Return to Top
Fuzzy
Full Metal Jacket
From: Island of Misfit Toys

Karma: 61
Posts: 4836
Offline Offline


View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2007, 06:49:37 PM »

Reminds me of the NHL.

Now: 2 points for a win either in regulation, overtime or the shootout. 1 point for a draw after regulation no matter what happens in the overtime or shootout.

Back in the day (my youth): 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 points for a loss, no overtime.

They added OT in 1983-84 but the problem in the beginning was you "lost" your point if you were beat thus teams weren't as aggressive in the OT. So they tweaked the rules in 1999-2000 which meant teams tied after regulation were assured a single point. They added shootouts in 2005-06

I guess I'm O.K. with the loser in OT keeping the point but here's what I don't like: shootouts. IMO, simply the lamest way to determine a winner. If it's tied after the OT, so be it. I've never understood why shootouts need to exist. It's not hockey.

You can imagine what I think of using shootouts to determine the World Cup winner.  Devil

I liken shootouts to a golf tournament being tied after 4 rounds and then heading over to the practice green and have a best of 5 from 20 feet putting contest.
« Last Edit: March 21, 2007, 06:53:02 PM by Fuzzmental » Logged Return to Top

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."
From Oh the Places You'll Go, by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
Fuzzy
Full Metal Jacket
From: Island of Misfit Toys

Karma: 61
Posts: 4836
Offline Offline


View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2007, 06:58:42 PM »

One more thing.

If shootouts are so great, why hasn't the NHL implemented them in the playoffs? Nothing better than overtime hockey in the playoffs.

And for football/soccer.......going to penalty kicks is ridiculous.

My $0.02.
Logged Return to Top

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."
From Oh the Places You'll Go, by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
Uisce Beatha
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
From: In the Jar

Karma: 116
Posts: 7357
Offline Offline

Get me the tank!

View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2007, 07:03:39 PM »

You can imagine what I think of using shootouts to determine the World Cup winner.  Devil

I don't like penalties in the finals either but I'm can't for the life of me figure out something better.  I do think the golden goal should have been kept though.  Does that much more to avoid having to go to penalties.
Logged Return to Top

"If you're darker than a caramel, Reverend Al speaks for you." - Aasif Mandvi
"Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man: no time to talk." - stroh
Aske
Lederhosen

Karma: 120
Posts: 31405
Offline Offline


View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2007, 07:08:46 PM »

$.02  i love shootouts

they're shiiiiite for really proving a game winner (aka best team that day might lose) but they're 100% edge of your seat as a spectator.

Logged Return to Top

Quote
Russia has invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people. Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century.
--  Chimpy McFlightsuit, CEO of Bu$hco Industries of 'Merka
Uisce Beatha
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
From: In the Jar

Karma: 116
Posts: 7357
Offline Offline

Get me the tank!

View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2007, 07:10:23 PM »

I'm not sure which I dislike more, Draws or ending the game in a penalty shoot out.

Draws are great.  I love the 3-0-1 point distribution.  It's perfect for league and group play.  Nothing like earning a point away at Old Trafford (no matter who you are).   Devil

Obviously they don't work in knockout competitions and there has to be something to end the game.  But these guys are talking about not having draws in league play.  I think they're nuts.  Thank God they're not considering it for the Premiership. 
Logged Return to Top

"If you're darker than a caramel, Reverend Al speaks for you." - Aasif Mandvi
"Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man: no time to talk." - stroh
stegerman
Tartan Jacket
From: SW Corner of Rock and a Hard Place

Karma: 19
Posts: 1114
Offline Offline

"Omnipotence. Gotta get me some of that!"

View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2007, 07:24:16 PM »

No draws.....foolishness with a capital DUMB ASS. Golden goal should have been kept.
Logged Return to Top

Think globally, act like you are the only one on the entire planet..
Seamus
Straitjacket

Karma: 52
Posts: 2376
Offline Offline

I'm a juvenile acting product of the working class

View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2007, 07:38:53 PM »

Golden goal should have been kept.
Agreed. But what do you do when they go 20, 30, 40 minutes or more and no one scores in extra time? Soccer (sorry, football) is tough enough running around for the regulation 90 minutes.
Logged Return to Top
stegerman
Tartan Jacket
From: SW Corner of Rock and a Hard Place

Karma: 19
Posts: 1114
Offline Offline

"Omnipotence. Gotta get me some of that!"

View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2007, 07:43:00 PM »

Golden goal should have been kept.
Agreed. But what do you do when they go 20, 30, 40 minutes or more and no one scores in extra time? Soccer (sorry, football) is tough enough running around for the regulation 90 minutes.

It would never happen, but how about 2v2 in the penalty box only, ball gets started from the baseline of the 18. Each team gets an offensive opportunity. This would require the coaches to create offensive and defensive match ups. Run it with the logic of penalties. You have to run through all your players on the field first.
Logged Return to Top

Think globally, act like you are the only one on the entire planet..
Uisce Beatha
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
From: In the Jar

Karma: 116
Posts: 7357
Offline Offline

Get me the tank!

View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2007, 07:45:30 PM »

Golden goal should have been kept.
Agreed. But what do you do when they go 20, 30, 40 minutes or more and no one scores in extra time? Soccer (sorry, football) is tough enough running around for the regulation 90 minutes.

At some point you still have to have penalties.  After two extra time period seems about right.  I agree that more than that and you'd be killing off players. 

I think Steggie and I are on the same page.  The golden goal rule at least avoided penalties due to both teams scoring the same, non-zero number of goals in extra time.  Anything to get avoid having a match decided with penalties.
Logged Return to Top

"If you're darker than a caramel, Reverend Al speaks for you." - Aasif Mandvi
"Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man: no time to talk." - stroh
TFT
Straitjacket

Karma: 30
Posts: 2159
Offline Offline


View ProfileIgnore this user
Re: This idea has come from the devil and not from God
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2007, 02:10:58 AM »

Baby Jesus is weeping.

Logged Return to Top

Pages: [1]   Return to Top
  Print  
 
Jump to:  

Related Posts
she was trying to get closer to god
She was helping him "put the devil back into hell".
by gleek

Irony surrenders
[quote]Unitarian Universalists (UUs) believe in complete but responsible freedom
by Kobesobe

she was trying to get closer to god
Thumbs up to the Decameron mention.
by Salamander

10875 and plummeting
When the President talks to GodAre the conversations brief or long?Does he ask t
by Walfredo

 


 
  Powered by SMF | SMF © 2001-2009, Lewis Media

Dilber MC Theme by HarzeM