Overtime

[Illini_Ref]

That has been my understanding also. However, it has been pointed out to me that one of the FIRST OPTIONS is which end of the field to play on. If that is chosen by the winner of the toss, then when options are alternated, why isn't that alternated? The rule isn't clear really.

Where I get lost is this: First OT Team A wins the toss and chooses offense. Team B chooses the north end. No scoring. Second OT, Team B chooses defense. Can Team A then choose the south end?

Regardless of which end they choose, The second OT starts just like the first, with Team A on offense. My question is this: For the third OT does "alternate first options" mean to play it like the first OT, or start alternating O and D from the second OT and make Team B start on offense?

[bisonlj]

My understanding is the options are presented before each OT "inning" with the each team alternating who has first choice. I would encourage the teams to stay on the same end, but I do believe the team who has the second choice can move it to the other end if they wish.

In 14 years I've only worked 2 varsity OT games (oddly in the same season) and both were over in the first OT.

[Rich]

I'm thrilled that WI uses the NCAA overtime provisions. Only one set for me to remember. If I was lucky, they'd adopt the rest of the NCAA rules, like TX and MA.

[CT1]

Originally Posted by Rich

I'm thrilled that WI uses the NCAA overtime provisions. Only one set for me to remember. If I was lucky, they'd adopt the rest of the NCAA rules, like TX and MA.

And what would you do with all that spare time?

[Sturno]

Originally Posted by Rich

I'm thrilled that WI uses the NCAA overtime provisions. Only one set for me to remember. If I was lucky, they'd adopt the rest of the NCAA rules, like TX and MA.

I actually thought they were leaning that way for a bit, but in reality they may be one of the last states to convert when all is said and done. And just when I think the NFL/NCAA trickle down effect is happening, then the Fed gets all the boys together and does a switcheroo the opposite way from the trend with a few things (like DPI no longer an auto 1st down, among others.)