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dgauss

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7. Here are a few reasons.

Reply to Jeebo (Original post)

Mon Feb 12, 2024, 12:45 AM

Feb 2024

There may be an advantage in going in one direction, such as which way the wind is blowing, maybe crowd noise, etc. By continuing the game in regular quarters, teams will switch directions. Also, time outs can be limited to only so many per half. Probably other reasons too.

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A question for NFL rules experts ... [View all] Jeebo Feb 2024 OP

It would have been treated exactly like the change from the first quarter to the second quarter. yourout Feb 2024 #1

If the Chiefs didn't score before the 3 seconds expired gab13by13 Feb 2024 #2

Hopefully, this explains it for you Jarqui Feb 2024 #3

Because the clock automatically stops when a score is tallied... Wounded Bear Feb 2024 #4

In my view, there should not be an overtime lapfog_1 Feb 2024 #5

That would have made January 6th look like a picnic. dem4decades Feb 2024 #6

it's a game, not life or death. lapfog_1 Feb 2024 #8

People bet $16,000,000,000 on the outcome, they demand a winner. dem4decades Feb 2024 #13

if they bet the 49ers to win lapfog_1 Feb 2024 #14

"A tie and dual SB champions"???? AZ8theist Feb 2024 #10

one of the biggest games in Vegas is Blackjack... lapfog_1 Feb 2024 #11

One correction. tazkcmo Feb 2024 #15

Here are a few reasons. dgauss Feb 2024 #7

The time keeping in postseason overtime (when ties are not allowed) is RockRaven Feb 2024 #9

until the rule change from 2 or 3 years ago... this was a Niners win. lapfog_1 Feb 2024 #12