Quote:Yes, it is. Most obvious difference is you are making the argument that when a team goes down by 21 then the game should end since most teams don't come back. The extra point would be replaced and both teams get the same opportunity. The game isn't ending. It isn't the same thing hence apples to oranges comparison.

 

Both teams get the same opportunity to go up by 21.  

 

Most teams make the extra point (except the ones that don't)

Most teams won't make a comeback from 21 point deficit (mercy rule)

 

Heck getting rid of the extra point does nothing but take away a 'boring' part of the game.  Mercy rule would preserve player health.  You could even make it 24 points and the game must be in the 3rd quarter just to prevent too quick of games.


I mean, I don't know about you -- but I've never sat through an extra point attempt, and thought "My god, won't they get this over with?"


I have sat through a game with a huge deficit and thought "Gee, why won't this just end?"

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