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Originally Posted by NeedMoreEngines
Not to be a Negative Nancy here, but this game looks pretty lousy. My first impression was that no one will understand the rules and it will be chaos on the field. Does anybody else feel this way?
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I think that it is way too early to draw a negative impression. The game on opening day always has a lot of rules and chaos. However, as teams think the game through and read the rules, a clear understanding develops. Two years ago, the 2X balls were a big focus at kickoff but not nearly as much at the Championship.
I think the game has just as many rules as last year and that once read, it will be a very fast paced, exciting match.
From what I've seen and thought so far, the new bumper rules and height adds a tremendous amount of possibility to this game. Every year many teams want to put on protection but must sacrifice them for weight constraints. Also looking back at the 2004 game, the 5' maximum height creates a defensive strategy based more on driving.
I think once the rules are completely read and teams start brainstorming and mocking out the game, the game will be very enjoyable just as years past.