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Post by PotterLog on Feb 3, 2008 16:20:13 GMT
I'm aware that this will probs be moved but nobody looks at that other section and I need answers fast!
Can anyone give me a very quick rundown as I have to watch the Superbowl later with a load of Yanks and don't have time to trawl tinternet.
Any help will be much exalted!
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Post by Fred Astaire on Feb 3, 2008 16:33:10 GMT
You have 4 "downs" to move the ball ten yards forward. If after using 3 of those downs a team still hasn't achieved the ten yards, on the fourth down they tend to take the option to "punt" which to put it simply, is to boot the ball down field to the opposing team, they catch the ball and "return" it as far up the field as possible before being tackled. Possession then switches to the opposing team. They have four "downs" to move the ball ten yards. Everytime they manage to move the ball the ten yards, the "downs" return back to the "first down"
Still with me?
Each team is made up of 3 smaller units, "Offence", "Defence" & "Special Teams"
"Offence" do the attacking play when they are on the field.
"Defence" likewise do the defending when on the field.
"Special Teams" do the kicking (Punts/Field Goals) and kick returns when on the field.
There's alot more!
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Post by peterthornesright on Feb 3, 2008 16:37:16 GMT
its wank
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Post by Fred Astaire on Feb 3, 2008 16:38:42 GMT
When attacking there is i think normally three forms of move. The Quarterback can take the option to throw the ball, to either the WideReceivers or the TightEnd. He can chose to lay the ball off to one of the RunningBacks whose job it is to then leg it like fuck down the field. Or he can chose to run(scramble) with the ball himself - usually a dangerous option as the Defensive line/Linebackers will be looking to nail him(Sack him) possibly leeding to injury to the prize asset.
Being "sacked" will normally leed to negative yardage leaving a position of 2nd & 16 (2nd down, 16 yards required)
There's more!!!
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Feb 3, 2008 16:40:07 GMT
...I have no idea what Fred Astaire is talking about.  |
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Post by Dallas Cowboy on Feb 3, 2008 16:40:49 GMT
Fred Astaire already answered and gave a much better answer than mine.
Enjoy the game.
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Post by Fred Astaire on Feb 3, 2008 16:44:14 GMT
Ah, just look at the Cheerleaders and say things like "Nice Rack" and you'll be fine  |
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Post by LH_SCFC on Feb 3, 2008 17:52:52 GMT
- Have some kind of lined up face-off.
- Run around for approx 3 seconds.
- A word from the sponsors for approx 3 minutes.
- Repeat for approx 7 hours.
Add to this some high-fives, excited commentators, motorola head sets and cheerleaders. I think the winner is the one with the most points, or something like that. |
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Post by Rebelliousjukebox on Feb 3, 2008 19:00:41 GMT
Shouldn't it be "football"?
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Post by kkkkken on Feb 3, 2008 21:36:01 GMT
Pre game show is excellent if you are into the NFL .I know the NFL IS not the Brits cup of tea I was like minded until i came over here to live , took me a couple of years to get into it but love the game now , better then Rugby in my opinion apart from all the ads . Being an adopted New Englander i am a big Pats fan but i am watching the game from my new location of warmer weather and no my more shovelling the white stuff  . |
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Post by Maccca100 on Feb 3, 2008 21:37:09 GMT
a 60 minute boresville that lasts for 47 days..
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Post by Rebelliousjukebox on Feb 3, 2008 23:03:15 GMT
kkkkken - "better then Rugby"
Thats like saying eating vomit is better than eating pooh. (Not that I've tried either!).
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