Finally, I've found someone who agrees with me on ties.

Finally, I've found someone who agrees with me on ties.
by tusk (2018-06-19 16:08:39)

In reply to: During regular season play, we should embrace ties posted by fontoknow

There is nothing wrong with regular season ties, and some of the greatest sporting events in history ended in times. See, e.g, the 1949 ND-Army game and the 1966 "Game of the Century" between ND and MSU. And the lack of overtime puts coaches to a decision and shows us who have guts. Would the 1988 ND-Miami game have been what it was if Jimmy J. could have just kicked the extra point and played for overtime? Jimmy has my eternal respect (and trust me, I'm no fan) for having the guts to go for two after the final touchdown (which really wasn't a touchdown, but hey)?

Especially when overtime differs from regulation

I think there's a growing sentiment that ties are sometimes a fair indication of the game. especially when the overtime rules/method deviate from what's used in regulation.

OT basketball, baseball, and NHL playoff hockey just extend the game for some period of time until a winner can be decided. Admittedly endurance and quality of reserve players may be much more important in OT.

Tennis, college FB, and regular season hockey are the biggest culprits in playing a different game in OT, one that gives decided advantages to certain teams/players (big serve in tennis, running attack in FB, and 3-3 or shootout skills in hockey).