One endzone for Illinois vs Northwestern at Wrigley

[Tengo Juego]

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/ncf/news/story?id=5824661

According to a statement issued by the Big Ten, the following changes will be made:

•All offensive plays will head toward the west end zone, including all extra points and all overtime possessions.

•All kickoffs will be kicked toward the east end zone.

•After every change of possession, the ball will be repositioned for the offense to head toward the west end zone.

• As a result of a coin toss held by the conference office Friday morning, Illinois will occupy the west team bench in the first half and Northwestern will occupy the west team bench in the second half and for all overtime periods.

This shit was mind blowing to me... I dont understand why it's so important to play at Wrigley, if this is what has to be done to play there.

 

[calgaryballer]

It's like playground football

 

[Tengo Juego]

LMAO That's exactly what it reminded me of. Playing football on playground grass fields, using jackets, hats, bottles of soda, etc as pylons and markers for boundaries.

 

[NAHSTE]

Sucks if you have East End Zone seats.

 

[theMINI]

Sucks if you have East End Zone seats.

You mean seats to the north? Look how far away they are.

 

[ram29jackson]

I want to see at least 4 interceptions for touchdowns going the other way so it makes the idea more than pointless

 

[calgaryballer]

I want to see at least 4 interceptions for touchdowns going the other way so it makes the idea more than pointless

Because guys who return pick-sixes will run so fast they can't stop in the endzone...

 

[KillaK]

The Ravens/Panthers game is only going to have one end zone used too.
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK.

 

[ram29jackson]

Because guys who return pick-sixes will run so fast they can't stop in the endzone...

its cute when children like you try to be funny...

 

[citizenerased]

its cute when children like you try to be funny...

It's cute when retards like you try to be smart...

And how did they play Bears games for 50 years in the past without this problem? (Judging by that picture), it looks like it would be fine if they rotated the field 90 degrees?

 

[cf24]

So if you get a pick and are taking it to the house, do you still run all the way to the other endzone or what?

 

[cf24]

is that a serious question

:joker:bama:
No, it wasn't serious. I think every player should be able to come to a stop before crashing into the wall haha.

 

[SuperKevin]

You would think they would have realized the logistics and dimensions of the field before they agreed to play at Wrigley.

 

[Goober]

It's cute when retards like you try to be smart...

And how did they play Bears games for 50 years in the past without this problem? (Judging by that picture), it looks like it would be fine if they rotated the field 90 degrees?

Correct.

 

[padman59]

It's cute when retards like you try to be smart...

And how did they play Bears games for 50 years in the past without this problem? (Judging by that picture), it looks like it would be fine if they rotated the field 90 degrees?

If these field dimensions are up to date, it would probably be the same situation in that direction.

Wrigley is just a bad venue for football unless it's two teams running the triple option.

 

[KillaK]

Worked a long time ago because they had a different style of football. Now that there is so much more passing that makes it dangerous.

 

[FirstTimer]

You would think they would have realized the logistics and dimensions of the field before they agreed to play at Wrigley.

Agree. it amazes me it took until two days before the game to recognize this problem.

 

[FirstTimer]

It's cute when retards like you try to be smart...

And how did they play Bears games for 50 years in the past without this problem? (Judging by that picture), it looks like it would be fine if they rotated the field 90 degrees?

When the Bears played there the field was set up differently. The Bears played with the field oriented to the North-South.

I assume The Cubs would have had a problem with the temporary bleachers like they used to have back then out in Right/Center field.

 

[padman59]

Another interesting tidbit from when the Bears used to play at Wrigley.

I had no idea that the Chicago Bears played football at Wrigley. Especially not for the FIFTY YEARS that they played there (1921-1970). Wrigley doesn't look like it could hold a football field, and it can't... apparently, for the entire time they were at Wrigley, a corner of one of the end zones was cut off because it dipped into the visitor's dugout.

http://www.11points.com/Travel/11_Interesting_Facts_About_Wrigley_Field

Wrigley's field dimensions didn't fully accommodate for a football field back then either.

 

[packersfan4eva]

This game is gonna be intense. I know I'm watching it.