Just an idea
 

Anyone ever started the board and then placed their running back down? It would simulate the rb waiting on a hole to open, and then bursting through it. Of course you would have to start him where he would normally line up, not directly in the hole. Just wondering?

Better than that, get your O-line on some ITZ dials and let them open a hole for your RB to run through.

Yeah Shabby, I'm familiar with that concept. I was just asking if anyone has ever played that way. That was funny though.:rtfl:

I have not played that way but, would the defense be allowed to place their lb's down ?

Slippery slope
 

I can see that this could get complicated. Too many hands on the board would be chaos, not fun. No wonder nobody plays that way.:)

One thousand one, one thousand two
 

We have the option of holding a running back for a count of two for a delay effect. This is good for traps and draws, as well as screens. The defense can also hold a player for a two count.

O-schemer,
I let my kid do it all the time. I'd say that concept is similar to the MPFL concept of the snap. The board is turned on for a quick snap (players engage) and then non engaged players are able to react, including the RB who can see where a hole is developing. This was my favorite part of the MPFL DVD. However, I personally like the game better when its quick setup (and audible) and more board action than constant player adjustments, or in otherwords more like the Shootout style.
Joe