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Originally Posted by Robert Goodman
But there could easily be forms of increased punitive action other than changing the enforcement spot, which as we've shown here produced inequitable results.
If he governing body thought this was a severe enough problem, they could for instance: - increase the yardage assessment -- 15 yards isn't set in stone, nor is half the distance to the goal line
- suspend the player for an interval of downs, periods, etc.
- award penalty points to the other team, as in wrestling,
- award a "power play" as in hockey, lacrosse, or rugby, with the suspended player not to be substituted for, or
- award a free scrimmage down, outside the normal system of downs, for the offended team to have "in its pocket" to use any time -- even interrupting the offending team's series.
Or they could apply sanctions other than those administered during the game by game officials.
You may not like any of the above, but at least they'd be more consistent than your choice of distance enforcement spot.
Robert |
Yours are more consistent? Are you serious?
Robert, everything you suggest is completely foreign to the game. The fact is the rule used to be written the way I'm suggesting. Nothing you've suggested above has ever been used. Since players and coaches continue to ignore sportsmanship, it's time we go back to the old, more punitive rule.