TheBoredGuy Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 Can someone explain how OT works in TN? Saw my first OT game last week, and wasn't sure exactly what the rules were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHSrebel27 Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 There is a coin toss. The winner of the coin toss gets to decide whether to go on offense or defense first, or what end of the field to play on... obviously, you're most likely going to chose to go on defense. This is because it works just like in college, except the ball is placed at the opponent's 10 yard line instead of the 25. Both teams get one possesion. Let's take an example... Team A vs Team F ()... the score is 21-21. Team F wins the toss and elects to go on defense. They hold Team A to a field goal. Team F's offense scores a touchdown, ball game over, Team F wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoredGuy Posted August 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 I should have been more specific with my question. What I wanted to know is, what if each team scores and converts the PAT on their first possessions? Does it ever go to sudden death, or does it stay alternate possessions until someone gives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twittycanes Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 It never goes to sudden death. They play it the same as the 1st OT. It could go 20 OT's with no rule changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_36 Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 after the third OT they have to go for 2 pt conversions. Don't they? I think that is how it is in collage anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTownJackets Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 It never goes to sudden death. They play it the same as the 1st OT. It could go 20 OT's with no rule changes. 825321930[/snapback] No rule changes... ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crkjon Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 It never goes to sudden death. They play it the same as the 1st OT. It could go 20 OT's with no rule changes. 825321930[/snapback] I am pretty sure that is correct.....but the actuall rules and everything can be found at tssaa.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtosports.com Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 No rule changes... ever 825321989[/snapback] You are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twittycanes Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 after the third OT they have to go for 2 pt conversions. Don't they? I think that is how it is in collage anyway. 825321958[/snapback] Yeah that is for college only. High school rules never make them go for 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachG Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I think the 10 yard line is too close for overtime. If you are going to have this rule for OT at least put the ball on the 20. This way it gives a little more defensive battle and add excitment to the game. A 27 yard field goal is a chip shot in H.S., but from 37 is a little more difficult at the H.S. level. Just wondering what other players, coaches, and fans think about this overtime rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACDAWGS Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I think the 10 yard line is too close for overtime. If you are going to have this rule for OT at least put the ball on the 20. This way it gives a little more defensive battle and add excitment to the game. A 27 yard field goal is a chip shot in H.S., but from 37 is a little more difficult at the H.S. level. Just wondering what other players, coaches, and fans think about this overtime rule. I agree. Move it back to the 20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple & Gold Standard Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I agree if you have the opportunity for a first down.....I would rather see them score than go on and on without scoring....I don't care what you say..when those college games go 5,6,7or 8 OT's and score every time they get the ball,those games are gut-wrenching..EX.Tennessee-Arkansas and Tennessee-Alabama... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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