Rationale for support of the offsides rule

[Mike E]

17 hours ago, Jambun82 said:

What other NFHS rules do you have a problem with? 

Eek, not sure I have ever been asked to jump on my soapbox LOL...  All following statements are purely opinion that belong to me alone.  

The only other thing I can think of off the top of my head is automatic first downs vs non-automatic first downs. I don't think defensive holding should warrant an automatic first down at any level. HS has that one right. Defensive PI, personal fouls, unsportsmanlike, should be an automatic first down. I get the 15 yards or 1/2 the distance instead of spot of foul for PI.  Many of the PI calls happen in the red zone or end zone. Sitting on 3rd and goal from the 15 and getting a PI at the 1 doesn't really "punish" the defense for the infraction. 

[WhoopWhoop!!]

22 hours ago, Jambun82 said:

WhoopWhoop!!, since you are from Volusia County, could you agree that there seems to be at least one good-looking ladies man among the officials in that County? 

I’m from there (grew up there played there), but I’m in the panhandle now. 

[Jambun82]

10 hours ago, HornetFan said:

 In a perfect world, that would be the case. 

Yes, we should strive for perfection. 

[Jambun82]

6 hours ago, Mike E said:

Eek, not sure I have ever been asked to jump on my soapbox LOL...  All following statements are purely opinion that belong to me alone.  

The only other thing I can think of off the top of my head is automatic first downs vs non-automatic first downs. I don't think defensive holding should warrant an automatic first down at any level. HS has that one right. Defensive PI, personal fouls, unsportsmanlike, should be an automatic first down. I get the 15 yards or 1/2 the distance instead of spot of foul for PI.  Many of the PI calls happen in the red zone or end zone. Sitting on 3rd and goal from the 15 and getting a PI at the 1 doesn't really "punish" the defense for the infraction. 

All right, thank you. 

[Jambun82]

2 hours ago, WhoopWhoop!! said:

I’m from there (grew up there played there), but I’m in the panhandle now. 

What Head Coach did you play for at Deland? 

[WhoopWhoop!!]

21 hours ago, Jambun82 said:

What Head Coach did you play for at Deland? 

Howie D and Wade! 

[Jambun82]

3 hours ago, WhoopWhoop!! said:

Howie D and Wade! 

Did you play with a certain OT who played in the NFL for that dastardly team in green with the wing on its helmet who have mental defectives for fans? 

[WhoopWhoop!!]

On 12/17/2021 at 12:03 AM, Jambun82 said:

Did you play with a certain OT who played in the NFL for that dastardly team in green with the wing on its helmet who have mental defectives for fans? 

Played with his little brother, Eric. 

[Jambun82]

Just now, WhoopWhoop!! said:

Played with his little brother, Eric. 

All right. Thank you.