Are You Ready for Some Football?
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 11:38 am
Well, if you are, you've already missed the debut of the latest indoor football league, the FCF (Fan Controlled Football). The league kicked off action last night in Duluth, GA, with a game in which the Beasts defeated the Zappers 48-44. As the name implies, the fans are largely responsible for the action in the FCF, since they call in plays on the league's app. Before the season started, they also voted on league rules, uniforms, and the draft, and they are currently working out details on the playoff format. In addition to the Beasts and Zappers, the league features two other teams, the Glacier Boyz and the Wild Aces. Johnny Manziel is the most recognizable name in the league, and he almost scored a touchdown on his first play from scrimmage as QB for the Zappers.
The league is 7 on 7, with two 20 minute running halves and a six-minute halftime. One 30-second timeout per team per half. The goal is to complete a game in one hour. The clock only stops after scores, penalties, or injuries, or at the 1-minute warning each half. After the 1 minute warning, the clock stops on after first downs, out of bounds plays, or incompletions. The field is 50 yards and there are no kickoffs, punts or field goals. Teams start at their 10-yard lines. After a score, there is a 1 on 1 extra point try with a receiver and defensive back chosen by the fans. The QB has 3 seconds to throw the ball, and it's worth 1 point from the 5 yard line and 2 points from the 10 (the fans choose which extra point the team will try).
After each game, the teams have two franchise players chosen by owners and one "keeper" chosen by fans. Everyone else goes back in the pool for a redraft for the following week's games. Again, fans select the draftees. Both offensive lines and defenses are chosen as a unit, similar to fantasy football. The offensive playmakers are drafted individually.
During the game, fans lock in run or pass on their smartphones each play and then select one of four options. The team then runs the option that gets the most votes. The team has ten seconds to snap the ball after the play is selected. Fans who do well in selecting plays or drafting players will move up in the fan rankings and their votes will be more heavily weighted in future weeks. There is one head coach for all four teams, and one position coach for each position for all four teams. The regular season will be six games. Richard Sherman and Marshawn Lynch are among the team owners.
Other rules:
--Opening possession determined by a game of rock-paper-scissors
--College-style overtime with alternating possessions from the 10-yard line
--"Onside kick" allowed at any time after a score. Team gets a fourth and ten from its own 10-yard line and must convert to keep the ball.
--The offense has one center, two guards, the QB and three running back/wide receivers. The defense has three linemen, one linebacker and three DBs. The linebacker may blitz. The offense can also substitute a specially numbered eligible tight end for one or both of the guards.
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The league is 7 on 7, with two 20 minute running halves and a six-minute halftime. One 30-second timeout per team per half. The goal is to complete a game in one hour. The clock only stops after scores, penalties, or injuries, or at the 1-minute warning each half. After the 1 minute warning, the clock stops on after first downs, out of bounds plays, or incompletions. The field is 50 yards and there are no kickoffs, punts or field goals. Teams start at their 10-yard lines. After a score, there is a 1 on 1 extra point try with a receiver and defensive back chosen by the fans. The QB has 3 seconds to throw the ball, and it's worth 1 point from the 5 yard line and 2 points from the 10 (the fans choose which extra point the team will try).
After each game, the teams have two franchise players chosen by owners and one "keeper" chosen by fans. Everyone else goes back in the pool for a redraft for the following week's games. Again, fans select the draftees. Both offensive lines and defenses are chosen as a unit, similar to fantasy football. The offensive playmakers are drafted individually.
During the game, fans lock in run or pass on their smartphones each play and then select one of four options. The team then runs the option that gets the most votes. The team has ten seconds to snap the ball after the play is selected. Fans who do well in selecting plays or drafting players will move up in the fan rankings and their votes will be more heavily weighted in future weeks. There is one head coach for all four teams, and one position coach for each position for all four teams. The regular season will be six games. Richard Sherman and Marshawn Lynch are among the team owners.
Other rules:
--Opening possession determined by a game of rock-paper-scissors
--College-style overtime with alternating possessions from the 10-yard line
--"Onside kick" allowed at any time after a score. Team gets a fourth and ten from its own 10-yard line and must convert to keep the ball.
--The offense has one center, two guards, the QB and three running back/wide receivers. The defense has three linemen, one linebacker and three DBs. The linebacker may blitz. The offense can also substitute a specially numbered eligible tight end for one or both of the guards.
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