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Post by cecil on Oct 11, 2007 21:28:48 GMT -5
Why not have it that you linemen can "block" for up to 5 yards because beyond that it is usually up to the running back to make moves for more yards or try and have the receivers block for the running back. In the NFL, the linemen block for a couple of yards up field and then it's usually up to the back or wide receiver to place another block in order for the running back to gain more yards. I know these rule changes do cause a bit of problems for our refs but it would be a learning curve for everyone, right? I don't know that might be something to consider.
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Post by Jeremy Matuszewski on Oct 12, 2007 11:46:15 GMT -5
See the biggest reason that the rules are the way they are now is to try and eliminate injuries. The biggest problem with allowing blocking downfield would be a higher chance of injuries. Look at the serious injuries that we have had this year allready. It would only get worse
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Post by cecil on Oct 12, 2007 16:06:15 GMT -5
Yeah but the injuries weren't caused by blocking down field. Some were caused by late hits, improper planting before turning/ pivoting. Some guys got hurt in practice... might have been last year though. Not sure what happened there but he tore is ACL, I think. I don't know I think it would be fun to try but if not and it stays this way I guess I'll have to work out even harder at the gym to get quicker and stronger so as to prevent anyone from getting to my QB. The rumblings out there indicate that some people aren't coming back next year and I'm not sure what that would mean, not sure how many rookies will be in the league next year!! I have a lot of fun out there and I hope the league gets stronger! Gives me a reason to drop the controller from Madden and actually get out there in the trenches!
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Post by Rod on Oct 12, 2007 17:42:47 GMT -5
THERE WILL BE NO BLOCKING DOWN FIELD. IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. GET OVER IT.
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Post by Ocho Cinco on Oct 12, 2007 21:06:02 GMT -5
If you want blocking down field then you'll have to be prepared to get your ass run over by someone going for the tackle. I honestly can't see how that sounds like a good idea. I know I wouldn't have a problem with havin to go through a guy it would make playin D more fun for me.
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Post by Leigh Grenier on Oct 12, 2007 21:50:21 GMT -5
Wow, I have to check the forum out more often. There is some action happening here. First off, great to see guys care about the league and are trying to come up with new ideas to keep the league exciting and competitive. Secondly, Rod has a good point...where would we get these extra players if we play 9 man? That would mean at least a 12 man team would be needed and like Rod said, there were several weeks where some teams showed up with 4 guys to play!! Unfortunately the commitment isn't there for some guys. We don't live in Texas, California or Florida where football is a religion (God love them for it), we live in Manitoba! I just hope we can come to some conclusion to keep the league going, it's a great thing we have going here.
It's true we can't dismantle the teams every single year if someone dominates. A draft is a lot of work to organize. IF we do this, I like Rod's idea of captains keeping 2 players BUT they cannot be the same 2 guys he protected last season...this would definitely shake the teams up.
More ideas welcome...
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Post by Jeremy Matuszewski on Oct 14, 2007 19:11:46 GMT -5
Well i know that we need to do something to make our league stronger. I am not sure that the problem is the teams talent level. All of the teams with the exception of the Heat had good games this year. I mean we can throw all the players in the pool again and redraft but there are more problems then just that. Our biggest problem is the QB's in this league. There are too many injuries and who knows what happens next year. If karl and Dave arent around that only leaves 2 experianced QB's in the league. Either way i just want to get this year over with and we will see what happens next year next year. Either way like Rod and leigh both stated where would we get the extra players. Blue shows up to a playoff game with 6 players. Nobody has been showing up to do stats or staying to do them. The whole thing is a joke
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Post by Rod on Oct 15, 2007 10:31:06 GMT -5
I think that we should explore the option of going back to four teams, due to the lack of committed players. Players really need to be more committed to make this league more competitive. If a player can't commit to playing at least 2/3 of their teams games they should only be a sub. There were some subs that played in more games than certain players that paid to be on a team. Going forward, if a player misses three games in the spring next year not due to injury, I will reserve the right to remove them from that team if there is a player waiting to take his place. The league fees paid will not be refunded, we will use it to have a league party for all the guys that actually show up to play. It sucks that it has to come to this, but obviously our league needs to do something.
On another note, we will implement a form of blitzing and onside kicks for next year.
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Post by ken on Oct 15, 2007 18:15:02 GMT -5
I think part of the problem with committment is the fact that we play Sundays in spring and Saturdays in fall. I know that fall has consistantly been worse for getting players. Work schedules on Saturdays will always interfere. I also think we should mix up the teams again just to make it more fun. The more you know the people you play against the less likley that tempers will flair. As far as the draft, I could care less how you do it; and yes Rod you obviously did the best job at putting together a good team. If we leave the teams as they are, the desparity will continue to increase between the teams that are playing for the joy of the game, and those that think football is the only thing to live for.
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Post by Darryl Janzen on Oct 15, 2007 21:08:54 GMT -5
What else is there to live for . . . . ?
just kidding
What if there was a really really expensive deposit or something that you got back at the end of the season if you played a certain amount of games?
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Post by Darryl Janzen on Oct 25, 2007 17:01:33 GMT -5
Right on. Good to know.
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Post by coris on Oct 26, 2007 0:57:08 GMT -5
Who is Cecil? <BR><BR>Yeah, 3 linemen for sure!!!!! As far as finding guys to play line I think there are actually a few more linemen this year than there were last year. And when people realize how much more like football it will be with a running game I think people will be willing to rotate in and play line once in awhile. Linemen don't have to be big, strong guys - I was a lineman last year. <BR><BR>The other thing that having 3 linemen will do - which I think is maybe even more important - is that it opens up the defense and you don't have to play the same stupid zone defense and have Chefy torch you every time because you can switch things up, add blitzes, fake blitzes, play pure man, pure zone, a combination of the two, blitz 2 guys, blitz 6 guys - it just adds way more options and, once again, makes it more like football.
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Post by Darryl on Oct 31, 2007 23:35:43 GMT -5
Who are you Coris and why did you quote me?
Anyone wanna play football this weekend?
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