1. 01-11-17 05:48 PM #1
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    real question abt national championship game

    why didnt alabama defense just hold all of the players on clemson.. to make sure the clock runs out and they are forced to have 1 play nd hve to kick a FG
    anybody know the specific ruless
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  2. 01-11-17 05:54 PM #2
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    defensive penalties stop the clock and move the ball forward.
    they can also be rejected by the offense.
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  3. 01-11-17 05:55 PM #3
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    Interesting question
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  4. 01-11-17 05:58 PM #4
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    but doesnt matter if it stops clock if theres no time left
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  5. 01-11-17 06:15 PM #5
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    Fair question. I don't think I have ever seen a defense do that before, although the Ravens OFFENSE did it earlier this year to end the game. OP's scenario makes sense too as Clemson would have kicked FG on untimed down.
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  6. 01-12-17 05:28 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    Fair question. I don't think I have ever seen a defense do that before, although the Ravens OFFENSE did it earlier this year to end the game. OP's scenario makes sense too as Clemson would have kicked FG on untimed down.
    yeah the ravens doing it.. is whatbbrought that to my mind
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  7. 01-12-17 05:38 PM #7
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    If Alabama did this and 0:00 was left they would be forced to kick a FG on the untimed down. Good thought here as worst case is now OT with best case being missed FG.
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    surprising you'd think Saban would at least realise that.
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  9. 01-12-17 06:02 PM #9
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    Interesting thought. I assume this situation isn't thought of much especially amid the chaos. They were hoping to stop them, and maybe even have the clock run out if Clemson fcked up.
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  10. 01-12-17 06:03 PM #10
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    Also, imagine if you all hold but one guy fcks up and it's a free play anyway. So, throw it up and have a chance of a TD.
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  11. 01-12-17 07:47 PM #11
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    Never seen it other than what the ravens did. May catch on, but its so rare a situation for it comes up that teams might never consider it.
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  12. 01-13-17 06:12 AM #12
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    If everybody was holding somebody, who is gonna tackle Watson? With the play Clemson ran, no way holding everybody woulda worked. The D line wasn't going to catch him and if the receivers are all being held he walks into the end zone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by slambam View Post
    If everybody was holding somebody, who is gonna tackle Watson? With the play Clemson ran, no way holding everybody woulda worked. The D line wasn't going to catch him and if the receivers are all being held he walks into the end zone.
    You'd have 11 defenders responsible for 6 guys, no need to hold the offensive line. Put 2 spies on Watson.
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  14. 01-13-17 06:23 AM #14
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    Two reasons.

    1. Saban has more integrity than that

    2. Saban thought he could get the stop
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  15. 01-13-17 07:02 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ballerholic View Post
    surprising you'd think Saban would at least realise that.
    Saban biggest egomaniac
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  16. 01-13-17 11:36 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smoke View Post
    Two reasons.

    1. Saban has more integrity than that

    2. Saban thought he could get the stop
    Whether you like Saban or not, agree 100%
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