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Why play football at Wrigley field if they wont let them play football?

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  1. Jaybone2315 Jaybone2315 is offline Professional Couch Ruiner

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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 4:54pm)

    Apparently they are only going to use one endzone during the game.

    This is retarded.

    http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nc...ory?id=5824661

    • All offensive plays will head toward the west end zone, including all extra points and all overtime possessions.

    • All kickoffs will be kicked toward the east end zone.

    • After every change of possession, the ball will be repositioned for the offense to head toward the west end zone.

    • As a result of a coin toss held by the conference office Friday morning, Illinois will occupy the west team bench in the first half and Northwestern will occupy the west team bench in the second half and for all overtime periods.
    Edited By: Jaybone2315 Nov 19th, 2010 at 04:58 PM
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 4:55pm) in reply to Jaybone2315

    What? Seriously?
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 4:56pm) in reply to Mr323

    98% of the stupid things done in the world fall into two categories:

    Money
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    Pussy
     
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 4:56pm) in reply to SpankyHamm

    I didn't hear that, I heard that the one end may not be as safe as they'd like but shit this is ridiculous. Tell the players to be cautious on the one end or don't play the game there.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 4:57pm) in reply to coolhandkev

    Just added the link to the OP
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 4:59pm) in reply to Jaybone2315

    That is some funny shit. The Herd did an interview with one of the coaches like 2 hours ago and the coach didnt even know this. I guess they just decided it.
     
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:00pm) in reply to Jaybone2315

    Wow, I guess you were serious. How can anyone organize this and think "yeah, let's do it" retards
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:04pm) in reply to Mr323

    LOL @ this. So if theres a pick or an INT can they score if there's no endzone to run to?
    Edited By: goofy2485 Nov 19th, 2010 at 05:04 PM
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:05pm) in reply to goofy2485

    Is football defined as having teams going towards different endzones?
     
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:06pm) in reply to goofy2485

     
    Originally Posted by goofy2485 View Post

    LOL @ this. So if theres a pick or an INT can they score if there's no endzone to run to?

    This is what i was wondering, this has to be one of the dumbest things i have ever heard of.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:06pm) in reply to BigGunX

     
    Originally Posted by BigGunX View Post

    Is football defined as having teams going towards different endzones?


    No, but everytime they change possesion, its going to be like the end of a quarter. Its just weird and is gonna make the flow of the game really awkward.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:10pm) in reply to Jaybone2315

    It's going to be kind of like a 3 on 3 basketball game where you have to take the ball back before you can score. So if a guy gets a pick he has to run back to the 50 yard line first then turn around and go for the same end zone
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:13pm) in reply to goofy2485

     
    Originally Posted by goofy2485 View Post

    LOL @ this. So if theres a pick or an INT can they score if there's no endzone to run to?

    Meh, if you look at the picture there is an endzone... its just got a brick wall about 2 feet behind the back line. They're just doing this to make sure that no one gets knocked unconscious diving for a pass in the other endzone.
     
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:18pm) in reply to coolhandkev

    from what I understand they will be able to run back a interception for a touchdown just like they normally would. There just is not much room in the east endzone. They dont want any injuries taking place in the east endzone.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:22pm) in reply to ImaBustYou

    I'm definitely tuning in to watch the game now. This is just so bad.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:22pm) in reply to coolhandkev

    So lemme get this straight.... the players can launch themselves at each other at maximum speed all game, but they can only use half of the field because the seats are kinda close in one of the end zones?

    Why don't they just go all the way to the ratarted extreme ~ let the players dress up in skirts and play flag football and call it the Mamby-Pamby Bowl.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:23pm) in reply to sellittojohn

     
    Originally Posted by sellittojohn View Post

    This is what i was wondering, this has to be one of the dumbest things i have ever heard of.

    No they still have both end zones and the game will play pretty much like a normal game. If you intercept the ball you can run it into the dangerous end zone. They just don't want to run plays into that end zone because if someone runs a fade or a route going to the back corner of the end one and they run 2 feet past the back of the end zone they would smack into the vines and a brick wall. This will slow down the game and take some strategy out of the game because of the wind, and maybe piss off some fans who bought seats near the other end zone but otherwise shouldn't be a big deal.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 5:28pm) in reply to WeWaysAwIn

    My grandparents used to go to football games at Wrigley.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 6:02pm) in reply to Willywoo

    If there is an interception going back the otherway, both the guy who picked it and the guy who's chasing him have to go half speed once they get to the 15 yardline. Kind of like the pit lane at the race track. Safety first.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 6:10pm) in reply to Jaybone2315

    http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-foo...ern-at-wrigley

    Thoughts?

    Cliffs: One endzone is apparently too close to the brick wall at Wrigley Field when Illinois/northwestern play tomorrow. Anytime a team is on offense they are going to switch and head the same direction.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 6:14pm) in reply to Decatur217

    fk me and I skimmed to see if I could find someone who posted it. I cant read. delete this pos thread Mods please
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 6:20pm) in reply to Decatur217

    nahhh, you can run it into the bad endzone...the brick wall isnt 2 feet behind the goal line, its 2 feet behind the end line

    Are they gonna switch ends before they punt also?
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 6:27pm) in reply to jetsjets1028

    The people who have tickets in the other endzone have to be pissed.
     
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 6:29pm) in reply to WeWaysAwIn

     
    Originally Posted by WeWaysAwIn View Post

    No they still have both end zones and the game will play pretty much like a normal game. If you intercept the ball you can run it into the dangerous end zone. They just don't want to run plays into that end zone because if someone runs a fade or a route going to the back corner of the end one and they run 2 feet past the back of the end zone they would smack into the vines and a brick wall. This will slow down the game and take some strategy out of the game because of the wind, and maybe piss off some fans who bought seats near the other end zone but otherwise shouldn't be a big deal.

    maybe you can tell me why in the fuck they would even bother having a game here?
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 6:30pm) in reply to wantagolf

    wp espn sending gameday to a nw/ill gm that has no meaning instead of the game of the week in college park.

    imbeciles
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 7:36pm) in reply to heavyj80

    I'd be mad as hell if I had tickets on 3B side.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 7:44pm) in reply to hldngaflush

    Def the last time they will have a game here. No reason anyway. Both teams have bigger stadiums.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 7:45pm) in reply to Jaybone2315

     
    Originally Posted by Jaybone2315 View Post

    No, but everytime they change possesion, its going to be like the end of a quarter. Its just weird and is gonna make the flow of the game really awkward.

    Why does this make any difference? And why would it affect the flow of the game? If you get an INT, you can bring it back to the other end zone, just like in normal football. They just don't want QBs throwing passes toward a wall.

    I really don't get what the big deal is about using one offensive end zone.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 7:47pm) in reply to krs33

     
    Originally Posted by krs33 View Post

    Why does this make any difference? And why would it affect the flow of the game? If you get an INT, you can bring it back to the other end zone, just like in normal football. They just don't want QBs throwing passes toward a wall.

    I really don't get what the big deal is about using one offensive end zone.

    yea but say you punt from midfield to the opponent's 5, everyone has to walk to the complete other side of the field.

    i like it tho as i think having the brick wall 6 inches from the back line is absurd.
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    Nov 19th, 2010 (11/19/2010 7:47pm) in reply to krs33

     
    Originally Posted by krs33 View Post

    I really don't get what the big deal is about using one offensive end zone.

    Im sure its fine for TV and sure its fine for the players, but what about the fans in the stands? Esp the east endzone guys/girls.
     
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