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Old Tue May 31, 2005, 07:49am
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Thought I'd post the major rules differences between the NFL and the NFLEL:

MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE NFL AND NFL EUROPE RULES

• Clock starts when the ball is spotted after an incomplete pass. After the 2 minute warning in the first half, and inside 5 minutes in the 4th quarter, the clock starts on the snap.

• Field goals from 50+ yards (spot of kick) are worth 4 points.

• 35/25 second play clock (40/25 in the NFL).

• Linemen may go downfield on a pass if the pass is touched behind the line of scrimmage.

• Pocket is not a factor in calling Intentional Grounding. As long as the ball lands in the vicinity (approx. 2 yards behind) of the line of scrimmage, it is not a foul, even if the quarterback was in the pocket.

• Head Coach may enter the field and go to the huddle during a team time-out.

• If game is tied after regulation, a 10 minute overtime period will be played. 4th quarter timing rules apply, both teams have 2 time-outs. Both team will have opportunity to possess ball, except if one team keeps the ball the entire 10 minutes and score on the last play of the game. After 10 minutes, game ends in a tie (except World Bowl). Opportunity to possess means either actual possession, a punt that is touched by receivers or a free kick that goes 10 yards or is touched by receivers. After both teams have had opportunity to possess, first team to score wins.
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