First off I know the OT rule has been discussed and that is not what I'm talking about here. I'm here to ask what you all think about the rule about the refs blowing a play dead if the ball carriers helmet comes off. I have to say I don't like it. After all this would not have been a 1st down had this rule been in place at the time.

Go to around the 1:10 mark and I think you will all know what I am talking about. I understand the importance of safety and do not wish injuries on any player. I do, however think that they are starting to make the game a bit vanilla.  Join me after the jump and I will explain my thoughts and ask you my fellow fans for your thoughts as well.

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Hello NN.  I don't post much but I do read a lot of what is posted on this site.  This is my first attempt at a real thought provoking post.

I just read on Mike Sando's blog where he and John Clayton debate an overtime rule change.  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/15327/double-coverage-overtime-debate

That said I wanted to bring up the question of what do the fans think? 

There are a few options and many reasons why this should be looked at.  My question is what do you think?  Does the coin flip really take away from the drama?  I agree with what Sando says that if they do change the rule it should be for all games not just the playoffs.  I do however disagree with the proposed change what I like to call the "Brett Favre Rule".

My thoughts are conflicted. I like the idea of the first team to score a touchdown wins regardless of which team gets first possession, that way the quick FG doesn't end it.  My other thought is I don't like OT anyways (Been on the edge of my seat to many times watching Niners games, much to the dismay of my doctor and my wife.)  I'm a believer in if you can't win in regulation than you don't deserve to win.  On the other hand if a team is down and makes the comeback to get to OT they then should get the shot at the win.

As you can see I'm twisted on this subject so I wanted to see what other fans thought.

  Here is a poll and feel free to give your thoughts in the comments.

First off I would like to thank Ninjames for letting me know how to post this. 

       My wife asked me before Mondays game  "You are watching the game right?"  I looked at her like she was insane.  I said "Duh,  I'm about to put on my Willis jersey right now."  She said "Wait" and got under the xmas tree and said "You can open this one now. "

And lo and behold....

Now I know it is a replica and she put his full name on it... but come on this is cool, I wore it that night and the 9ers dominated.  Needless to say I am very happy. 

My wife is a Chiefs fan (she followed Montana over and stuck) but nothing makes her happier than a 9ers win cuz it makes me happy.  She knows I'll die following the 9ers and has got me a few nice things over the years Steve Young and Jerry Rice autograghs and such.  But when I started dropping the Andy Lee jersey hint I thought no way.  Fooch may have helped on this one when he called Lee a god (my words to my wife was "he's a Bad a** punter") and not a SPT problem. 

I hope to sport this at next years Seattle game as my brother lives there.

Go Niners

Tanos

I planned on posting this earlier (and should have to ease the pain) but Sundays loss and home life tied me up.  Forgive me if it seems immature.

The Mike Singletary Drinking Game.

While watching/reading his interviews.

1/2 shot every time he says "We're/I'm excited"

1 shot every time he says " Not going to go there"

2 shots every time he says "Working their/his tails/tail off"

I know its a short list but I am positive you will be well into bliss by the time your done.

Any other suggestions are welcome.

Also do not try this in the morning or at work << a disclaimer

 I approve of Coach so please don't take this as a knock against him.