Who else thinks offsides in football is stupid?

Question

Why does it matter what side you are on?

Answer 1

  Not Me, I like it....More than I understand it

Answer 2

ok so just let a big ol' linebacker position himself 2 inches from the qbs waist before the snap. I'm sure the qb will have time to throw a nice hail mary.

I bet your just mad yur team keeps getting fouled for this, aren't you?

Answer 3

Yeah I mean its a shame you could line up where ever you want even if it means having a head start against the other team.

Answer 4

This question is stupid.

Answer 5

Just think about it a little bit...I'm sure it will come to you.

Answer 6

It is False Start on Offense and Offsides for Defense.  The reason for the penalty is to avoid a team and or player from having a head start advantage over the other.  Timing is crucial for offense and defense.

Imagine if it were a race.  If a runner starts before the gun shot, that is considered a false start.  If they did not have that rule, then the runner leaving early has the advantage.  The advantage would be similar in football.  First one to move usually has the advantage.  The False Start and Offsides rules keep the game fair.

Thumbs up to those who agree.

Answer 7

ummmm lay off the smokeless bong lol

Answer 8

Are you talking American Football or soccer/football?  Offsides in American Football is a vital rule that you wouldn't be able to play the game without.  Offsides in soccer/football I really couldn't care less about, but it keeps a team that is on the attack from having an unfair advantage.

Answer 9

For a more "fair" game (no advantages for both teams)

Answer 10

It gives an advantage for the person that is offsides. There is no way this is stupid.

Answer 11

it matters because it means that u get a headstart on the other team so it most def counts

Answer 12

the game wouldn't excist if there was no offsides!!!

Answer 13

it is the rule..it must be played by..