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Apr 20, 2017
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Littlerich
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No, but this completely change the game from how it was played prior to the
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Would you support a trial of the Elam Ending?
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 12:39pm
No
Littlerich
4/20/17 12:42pm
Do you enjoy foulfests at the end of games?
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 12:44pm
Many times a college game would last longer if the team needing 7 points hits
BYUheaven
4/20/17 12:48pm
No, but there are better ways to deal with it than that idea. For example, giving the team the option of free throws or
AndyDwyer
4/20/17 12:49pm
The problem with this would be that teams could just go for the steal
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 2:55pm
No, but this completely change the game from how it was played prior to the
Littlerich
4/20/17 12:50pm
Nah. It's the opposite. The current system produces a radically altered style
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 2:58pm
Lol no, sorry but that is just stupid.
BengalCougar
4/20/17 12:44pm
Or maybe it's an unfamiliar idea you're dismissing out of hand
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 3:56pm
So making free throws isn't "true basketball"?
BYUheaven
4/20/17 12:44pm
incentivizing fouling isn't true basketball
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 3:53pm
Shot clock stays?
SandYFan
4/20/17 12:47pm
yes
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 12:49pm
"True basketball" is playing until the horn sounds, not to some arbitrary number.
foofcoug
4/20/17 12:47pm
I disagree.
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 3:19pm
Sounds great. More scoring and less free throws, slow down to ending.
NJBYUFan
4/20/17 12:58pm
This probably is a good idea, but people can't handle change generally.
Iman23
4/20/17 1:02pm
I think you've hit the nail on the head.
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 3:11pm
No, simply allow teams to choose FT or inbound. Problem solved.
Still Questing
4/20/17 1:03pm
Maybe try it during the pre-season, and only if the score isn't close
RenoCoug
4/20/17 1:03pm
The last few minutes of close basketball games is getting to insufferable.
mudpupper
4/20/17 1:08pm
Would it really prevent hacking? I would still hack Jordan because he sucks at FTs
Chambana Coug
4/20/17 1:19pm
This would bring the incentive to foul back to what it is at any other point
Roko's Basilisk
4/20/17 3:10pm
Good point. Thanks. Makes sense.
Chambana Coug
4/20/17 3:26pm
I would like to see free throws be just one attempt with 2 (or 3) points
Coach's Dad
4/20/17 1:23pm
I may be in the minority on this one, but if you can't hit a reasonable
gwalker
4/20/17 1:24pm
Its an awesome idea. The ends of basketball games are awful for fans.
cwilke1
4/20/17 1:48pm
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