Ncaa ot

[Forksref]

We are using NCAA OT procedures in our 9-man division.

Question: A throws an interception that is not run back for a score. Let's say the B player only gets as far as the 30 yd line. Does B take the ball there and have to go 70 yds or does B start a new series at the 25 as if A had failed to score in 4 downs?

[jTheUmp]

B starts a new series at the 25, at the same end of the field as A's series.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

B starts a new series at the 25, at the same end of the field as A's series.

Thanks!

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Forksref

We are using NCAA OT procedures in our 9-man division.

Question: A throws an interception that is not run back for a score. Let's say the B player only gets as far as the 30 yd line. Does B take the ball there and have to go 70 yds or does B start a new series at the 25 as if A had failed to score in 4 downs?

If B had to start at the dead ball spot, what incentive would there be to intercept a pass?

[Canned Heat]

Because if he takes it all the way for a score...the game is over and B wins on the TD...

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Canned Heat

Because if he takes it all the way for a score...the game is over and B wins on the TD...

You missed the point. Statistically, B will not score.

The point was that failing to score (a HUGE play) on a INT (a GOOD play) shouldn't result in a worse starting position for B's series on offense. And thankfully, it doesn't.

[Robert Goodman]

OTOH, they don't get a better starting spot if he makes it inside the opposing 25.

[Texas Aggie]

Don't make NCAA OT hard. Its very simple:

-- coin toss winner picks either offense/defense OR side of field; usual pick is defense; loser takes other choice and there is no defer; winner has choice in odd number OT periods.

-- each team has 1 possession starting at the 25 (unless moved by penalty) and they have one time out per period (each team has offensive possession); as stated, only exception is defensive score which makes their series unnecessary.

-- winner is team ahead at end of period; if second period, coin toss loser has choice in even OT periods; if third period, each team can only score 2 points on a try -- no field goals on a try; field goals during scrimmage downs OK.

-- dead ball fouls carry over periods, or if the team fouled scores, they have the option to enforce on try or next period.

That's pretty much it in a nutshell.

One other thing to keep in mind: a possession ends when a team losses possession of the ball. If A fumbles, B recovers and runs a few yards and fumbles, A does not get a 1st and 10. The possession is over and either the period ends or B takes over.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Forksref

We are using NCAA OT procedures in our 9-man division.

Question: A throws an interception that is not run back for a score. Let's say the B player only gets as far as the 30 yd line. Does B take the ball there and have to go 70 yds or does B start a new series at the 25 as if A had failed to score in 4 downs?

This ties for the dumbest question ever on the internet.