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NFL considering widening the field

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Concussion, Feb 11, 2013.

  1. Concussion

    Concussion Well-Known Member

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  2. bigsteelerfaninky

    bigsteelerfaninky Well-Known Member

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    i like the idea i think the players have gotten a little too big and a little too fast for the current width....but dam can you imagine our cbs....we cant cover now if they widen it more we are in real trouble
     
  3. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Terrible idea, really wish they'd stop screwing with the game.
     
  4. BurgherBoy7

    BurgherBoy7 Well-Known Member

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    If its not broke, dont fix it.
     
  5. snipit73

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    :shrug: I don't see it happening. Most stadiums would lose seating to make room for a wider field.
     
  6. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    It doesn't say anywhere in that article that they're considering widening the field. They considered doing so in the past. At this point anything beyond that is pure speculation.
     
  7. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Seems like a wider field would invite more head injuries.:shrug:
     
  8. Bristerfan

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    Terrible idea, really wish they'd stop screwing with the game.[/QUOTE]
    :this!: With that kind of thinking the players in the Arena league must be getting hurt 2x's as much as in the NFL :facepalm:
     
  9. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    Yes. Just to make this clear, this is what the article says:

    And then goes on to discuss what would happen IF it was discussed. "Kicking around" an idea is not the same thing as changing it, and I'm sure there are all sorts of crazy ideas kicked aroud in committee meetings.
     
  10. SteelinOhio

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    That's exactly what I was thinking. It gives the defensive player more time to hit someone when they're trying to get out of bounds.
     
  11. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    Another brilliant idea to increase scoring. If Gooddell were in charge of the NBA he would lower the rims also.
     
  12. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    BUT THE WALLS ARE IN BOUNDS!!!
     
  13. Busman

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    I think that should but boards around the field like hockey .. That way there is no out of bounds lol

    Bman
     
  14. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    my seat will be closer to the field.:shrug::cool:
     
  15. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    I'm surprised that Ole' Rog hasn't decided to make the fields different sizes around the league for each team like baseball does. He could have the Steelers playing on a 130 yard long by 20 yard wide field and the Pats playing on a 85 yard long by 75 yard wide one.
     

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