FB: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

frank uible · February 14, 2006, 03:26:11 PM

hasanova: Ball carriers in particular tried to put a goal post between them and a threatening defender.

frank uible · February 14, 2006, 03:36:40 PM

Ostensibly for safety reasons, in 1966 the NFL rules were changed from the cross bar and the posts being directly above the goal line to the cross bar being directly above but with the uprights being offset so that they were, as I recall, about 4' in the end zone behind the vertical plane going through the goal line.

hasanova · February 14, 2006, 04:04:13 PM

Quote from: frank uible on February 14, 2006, 03:26:11 PMhasanova: Ball carriers in particular tried to put a goal post between them and a threatening defender.

Yeah, I remember that. If I was an offensive coordinator, I would design plays to use the posts as part of the offensive pattern.

hasanova · February 14, 2006, 04:11:13 PM

Quote from: frank uible on February 14, 2006, 03:36:40 PM
Ostensibly for safety reasons, in 1966 the NFL rules were changed from the cross bar and the posts being directly above the goal line to the cross bar being directly above but with the uprights being offset so that they were, as I recall, about 4' in the end zone behind the vertical plane going through the goal line.

I remember the change, but didn't know what year. Also, when did they move the goal posts to the back of the end zone? That change was not only safer, but obviously permanently affected on-field strategy by adding ten yards to every field goal and extra point attempt.

frank uible · February 14, 2006, 06:00:41 PM

1974.

Llamaguy · February 14, 2006, 08:30:24 PM

Quote from: Hug on February 14, 2006, 01:29:14 PM
bwana,

the family and I went over X-mas. Soarin was awesome, But Everest wasn't open yet. How does Everest compare to the Rockin' Roller Coaster.

P.S. next time fly, and stay on property, you won't regret it.

Or better yet, take a day to go to Tampa Bay Busch Gardens! I went last week and they have a new coaster called Sheekra. It is a drop coaster only 3 in the world and it is the highest at 200 feet. The ride up pins you back in the seat like a rocket launch. Once at the top it takes you to the edge of the 200ft 90degree drop and stops holding you looking staight down for about 10 seconds, then it cuts you loose. Then its a mere 3 or 4 loops, another 100ft 90 degree drop through a tunnel and finally a quick splash through a pool at the end. It is quite a ride. Not to mention the AB beer on site is quite tasty.

CBE · February 14, 2006, 10:06:14 PM

Llama,
Did you by chance get a Mel's Hot Dog beside the Gardens? Mel's an icon in Tampa.

hasanova · February 14, 2006, 11:09:15 PM

Quote from: frank uible on February 14, 2006, 06:00:41 PM
1974.

Thanks.

frank uible · February 15, 2006, 01:47:43 AM

You are welcome. We aim to please.

hasanova · February 15, 2006, 12:27:57 PM

If anyone wants to see what Guilford's new Press Box at Armfield Athletic Center will be for next season, go to:

www.guilford.edu then follow the links to athletics/football and click on the link about the press box at the bottom of the page. It will be a wonderful improvement!

skoaltrain · February 15, 2006, 12:48:16 PM

Quote from: eh ... just call me 'kid' on February 14, 2006, 01:32:27 PM
Did "Hug" really post during the off-season?

I was wondering the same thing Kid. Amazing! Hey Huggie Bear!! What's up! 7 months to go!!!

Hug · February 15, 2006, 02:08:54 PM

It's time to start planning!

e h dad · February 15, 2006, 02:31:12 PM

SkoalTrain---Read your post thought I would say HELLO!
I have been checking the board on a regular basis and have not seen any mention of the academic honors nine ODAC players received in the post season. ESPN THE MAGAZINE named these players to the NCAA Region 3 All District 1st Team from the following schools: W&L(5),RMC(2),HS(1),and E&H(1).The team includes players from Divison II and III teams in Va.,Tenn.,Ky.,Ga., and Fl. This speaks well of type football players we have in the ODAC- They are TRUE student/athletes!!
These players were automatically nominated for the ESPN THE MAGAZINE Academic ALL American Team. Sorry to report no ODAC player made their team.
By the way I'm kind of partial to the kid from E&H.I know him well!
Peace I'm The E&H Dad and still SKOALTRAINS step-Daddy

skoaltrain · February 15, 2006, 04:05:48 PM

Quote from: Hug on February 15, 2006, 02:08:54 PM
It's time to start planning!

All right, you bring the beer. Llamaguy will bring the beer and I'll bring the beer.

Planning....Done. See you in early September!

skoaltrain · February 15, 2006, 04:09:10 PM

Quote from: e h dad on February 15, 2006, 02:31:12 PM
SkoalTrain---Read your post thought I would say HELLO!
I have been checking the board on a regular basis and have not seen any mention of the academic honors nine ODAC players received in the post season. ESPN THE MAGAZINE named these players to the NCAA Region 3 All District 1st Team from the following schools: W&L(5),RMC(2),HS(1),and E&H(1).The team includes players from Divison II and III teams in Va.,Tenn.,Ky.,Ga., and Fl. This speaks well of type football players we have in the ODAC- They are TRUE student/athletes!!
These players were automatically nominated for the ESPN THE MAGAZINE Academic ALL American Team. Sorry to report no ODAC player made their team.
By the way I'm kind of partial to the kid from E&H.I know him well!
Peace I'm The E&H Dad and still SKOALTRAINS step-Daddy

Hey there E H Dad! Long time no type! I hope all is well with you and yours. Looking forward to another great Tailgate...I mean Football season. Sorry, can't get it out of my mind.

Peace!!!