NFL Kickoff

[rsbgduck]

Let me start off by saying I prefer the traditional kickoff. I’m not really a big fan of the NFL besides keeping up on former Ducks and I’ll watch a couple 49er games a year being a former fan. I’m kind of curious what y’all think about the new kickoff and would you be open to it being implemented into CFB, change is going to happen. I look at it this way, if they are going to change it this is about as good as you can expect. Teams in Pre season have been pretty vanilla with it but I can see reverses and throwbacks with it. What I haven’t heard about is onside kicks, do they just line up in a traditional kickoff?

[EHallam]

They've limited onside kicks to only the 4th quarter and they must be announced ahead of time, so no more surprise onsides, which is lame imo.

I do like the new kickoff though. Seems like it's trying to encourage returns (as opposed to touchbacks) while limiting injuries. I like that plan personally so I'm good with it. The execution has been good so far imo. Curious to see it more throughout the season and I reserve the right to change my mind after more time though, lol.

[rsbgduck]

They've limited onside kicks to only the 4th quarter and they must be announced ahead of time, so no more surprise onsides, which is lame imo.

I do like the new kickoff though. Seems like it's trying to encourage returns (as opposed to touchbacks) while limiting injuries. I like that plan personally so I'm good with it. The execution has been good so far imo. Curious to see it more throughout the season and I reserve the right to change my mind after more time though, lol.

LOL, I also reserve the right to change my opinion. Thanks for the onside kick info.

Listening to the Mcafee show today they had B. Belichick on and what he said made sense, you’re seeing more returns during pre season because coaches are wanting looks at players, that in the regular season we will see more touchbacks. Said kicking it and starting at the 30 isn’t a big deal vs the chance for a bigger return with these specialist return guys.

Well Bill, it’s the first year and they will make changes and one should be IMHO touchbacks start at the 40/45. Some here may say that’s excessive, however if your goal is to have more returns then you have to make it worth while to the kicking team.