s13tsilvia said:
lol i dont care who is playing i just want to see a game in real life! and try and work out what the hell happens. all i can gather is each team gets a certain number of tackles before switching.
Easy breakdown: Offense gets the ball and has 4 chances to move the ball at least 10 yards. If on the 4th try , they still don't get the 10 yards, the ball is given to the other team. Most teams will punt / kick the ball to the other team on the 4th try as to avoid giving the competition better field position.
Once the offense gets at least 10 yards, they have 4 more chances and the process continues till they get into the end zone (touchdown = 6 points). If they get close to their end zone but can't score by the 3rd try, a majority of the teams will kick the ball through the uprights on the 4th try (field goal = 3 points).
Offense has:
1) linemen (big guys who protect the quarterback and open up the front line of the defense for run plays
2) running backs (generally sit behind the quarterback and get the ball handed off and they run the ball up field).
3) receivers / tight ends (will run down field and try to catch the ball the quarterback throws)
4) quarterback (generally the captain of the offense. will call plays, hand the ball off, throw the ball, etc).
Defense has:
1) linemen (big guys who try to get past the offensive linemen to tackle the quarterback or whoever has the ball)
2) Defensive Backs - comprised of big and fast guys in the middle called linebackers, and smaller fast guys on the outside and backfield called cornerbacks and safetys (their job is to watch the ball and the recievers to prevent big pass plays).
There are all kinds of other rules and quarks with the game, but for a first timer, just watch for big hits, big runs, big pass plays. You're sure to see some great action!
