Gimmicky Ideas for Various Sports

[BobZag]

1. If a Field Goal in football is longer than 50 yards, it's worth 4 points.

2. If a par putt in golf is longer than 30 feet it converts to a birdie putt; if a birdie putt is longer than 30 feet it converts to an eagle putt; if a bogey putt is longer than 30 feet it converts to a par putt.

3. If a homerun in baseball is estimated with special high-tech flight projector to be over 475 feet long, it counts for two runs.

4. If a tennis player serves three straight serving aces, he is awarded two match points.

5. If a touchdown is a 70-yard or longer running play, it is worth 7 points. If a touchdown pass is longer than 80 yards, it is worth 7 points. If a kickoff is returned 95 yards or longer, it is worth 7 points.

6. If a soccer goal is kicked from 35 yards or longer away, it's worth 2 points.

How downright silly and gimmicky are the above? Oh wait, I thought of one more:

7. If a basketball player makes a basket from 20' 9" or longer, it's worth 3 points.

[former1dog]

7. If a basketball player makes a basket from 20' 9" or longer, it's worth 3 points.

Someone needs to break out all the old CBA rules on extra points for baskets made from distance and all that. I couldn't keep track, but it was funny stuff.

[tinfoilzag]

7. If a basketball player makes a basket from 20' 9" or longer, it's worth 3 points.

I can't agree with you on this one. If a the 3-pointer is gimmicky than so is the forward pass. It means any hot team can win any game even if they are overmatched and makes for a better overall product in March (thus the madness).

I would argue that the college line needs to be at NBA range and the offensive foul circle under the hoop established so there is a reason to drive and have a mid-range game.

[JohnOGU]

I'm not sure where this thread belongs, but it probably doesnt belong here.

[BobZag]

I can't agree with you on this one. If a the 3-pointer is gimmicky than so is the forward pass. It means any hot team can win any game even if they are overmatched and makes for a better overall product in March (thus the madness).

I would argue that the college line needs to be at NBA range and the offensive foul circle under the hoop established so there is a reason to drive and have a mid-range game.

The forward pass is not awarded extra points.

[former1dog]

Bob,

First, I love you man.

Second, you might be right about the 3 point shot being gimicky.

Third, I must ask, where would Gonzaga Basketball be without the 3 point shot? (Speaking historically here)

[CDC84]

Here's another gimmicky thing....the technical foul in basketball. In what other sport do officials essentially hand over points to one team due to the misbehavior of an individual on the opposing team? In football you can get a penalty flag and lose field position, but it's not points. In baseball, the ump throws you out of the game. But if a basketball player player screams No! to a bad call and the ref thinks he dropped an F-Bomb, the other team gets to send their 92% foul shooter to the line for uncontested shots.

[BobZag]

Bob,

First, I love you man.

Second, you might be right about the 3 point shot being gimicky.

Third, I must ask, where would Gonzaga Basketball be without the 3 point shot? (Speaking historically here)

It doesn't matter. A gimmick is a gimmick is a gimmick.

[former1dog]

It doesn't matter. A gimmick is a gimmick is a gimmick.

How about 2 pts for a made basket vs 1 point for a free throw? Gimmick?

[BroncoZAG615]

Is this the coaching staff's attitude towards the three-point shot, as well? Perhaps they think the NCAA will get rid of this "gimmick" and, thus, there is no need for Gonzaga to improve in this aspect.

I see I see...

[gozagswoohoo]

Okay, I thought about this one a few months ago, and I think it's actually a COOL idea!! Tell me what you think.



In a baseball game, if there is a wild pitch, the BATTER can attempt to run to first base. He doesn't HAVE to run, but can if he chooses to do so. If he leaves the batter's box, there is no turning back.

If a guy is down 2 strikes to none, and there is a wild pitch, ya never know, he might try to get to first if the wild pitch gets away from the catcher.
Thoughts?

[sittingon50]

I'm with ya', BZ

In Track & Field, how should the individual that catches the Javelin be rewarded? Based on distance traveled or wind speed at ground zero?

[Martin Centre Mad Man]

Okay, I thought about this one a few months ago, and I think it's actually a COOL idea!! Tell me what you think.



In a baseball game, if there is a wild pitch, the BATTER can attempt to run to first base. He doesn't HAVE to run, but can if he chooses to do so. If he leaves the batter's box, there is no turning back.

If a guy is down 2 strikes to none, and there is a wild pitch, ya never know, he might try to get to first if the wild pitch gets away from the catcher.
Thoughts?

That might make for some interesting strategy in an otherwise dull game. Would teams intentionally throw controlled wild pitches to trick good hitters into running - like baiting a steal? Would this force baseball fans to keep track of yet another bizarre, meaningless stat? I can hear the announcers, now. "This pitcher's IWPO % (Intentional Wild Pitch Out Percentage) against lefties is among the best in the American League."

Hmmmmmm....

[maynard g krebs]

The great Ralph Miller said if you're gonna award 3 points for something, it should be for getting a layup out of your halfcourt offense.