Sudden Death OT in NFL

UNTFan23 · January 12, 2003

IMHO, I think the NFL needs to go by the NCAA rules for overtime, especially in the playoffs. The Steelers never had a chance when they lost the coin toss. It just doesn't leave a good feeling knowing that the game could be decided by a coin toss.

Brent · January 12, 2003

They shouldn't have run into the kicker.

UNTFan23 · January 12, 2003

They shouldn't have run into the kicker.

No, but the Titans were kicking on 2nd down and had two attempts to kick it in...

Brent · January 12, 2003

If they didn't hit Nedny, Pittsburg would have had the ball at the 28. Even though it was only second down.

UNTLifer · January 12, 2003

I agree. The NFL needs to change their OT policy.

The good news: Brad Kassell and the Titans win!!

CaraBear · January 12, 2003

I agree it needs to be changed as well.

That Steelers coach is a physco though.

IronMan4 · January 13, 2003

The NFL needs to go the college format but starting at the 40 yard line for playoff games only. In the marathon regular season, it is important to minimize the wear and tear, and the current OT is fine. Playoff games on the other hand, should be settled with the best team winning, not the team that wins the coin toss.

Travis · January 13, 2003

i love the steelers coach..

very entertaining

CaraBear · January 13, 2003

he looks mean. he scares me.

SilverEagle · January 13, 2003

I hate the Steelers and watched with great glee when they were called for running into the kicker, giving the Titans another shot at the FG.

To me, it's always a great day in pro-football when the Steelers, 49ers, Raiders and Packers lose.

It's always a great day in college football when Notre Dame, SMU, and Penn State lose......and sometimes OU

UNTLifer · January 13, 2003

I find it funny that people are argueing the validity of the running in to the kicker penalty for two reasons.

1. Did it effect Nedney's kick? NO

2. Is running into the kicker a penalty? YES

I don't understand what Cowher is upset about. If you don't want the penalty called, don't create the foul! It's just like in the New Orleans Bowl when Cincy was called for blocking in the back on the interception return for a TD that was called back. It doesn't matter if it directly effects the outcome of the play, if you are guilty of the penaly you get flagged!

IronMan4 · January 13, 2003

He clearly ran into the kicker and was assesed the correct 5 yard penalty.

For Cowher to think they should let it slide because it's late in a playoff game is absurd. If the tables were turned and the Steelers would have got run into and a flag NOT been thrown, he would have thrown a bigger fit.

UNTLifer · January 14, 2003

He clearly ran into the kicker and was assesed the correct 5 yard penalty.
For Cowher to think they should let it slide because it's late in a playoff game is absurd. If the tables were turned and the Steelers would have got run into and a flag NOT been thrown, he would have thrown a bigger fit.

Exactly!