Dogwood 30 League Rules

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Many of you have asked how I have finished 47 Super Bowl Tournaments to this point. I would say the first 25 were played in my youth and with different rules. When I took up the hobby again I made alot of changes to allow for more teams and eventually more expansion. You may not like or agree with what I do but my results are both random and fair. The first thing I do is take my personal liking for a team out of play. I am committed to try and win the game for both of the teams playing. When I do this my playing rules take care of the rest. I actually have to play the part of 2 coaches and a referee and broadcaster for each game and then make sure I keep my records on file.

FASTPLAY SYSTEM- I have developed a very fair and random FastPlay system to get me through my early rounds. There are many variables you could do if you use this system. What you need are 2 dice. One is a 20 sided dice and the other is a 30 sided dice ( can easily be purchased on ebay for a couple of bucks). After you set up your schedule or tournament grid you go to the dice. The 30 sided dice is used first. The visiting team rolls first and the number that appears is how many points they scored in the first half. Then the home team rolls for their score. NOTE: since these dice are numbered 1-20 and 1-30 there is no zero for shutouts. THE SOLUTION- If you roll a #1 on the 30 sided dice for your first half score your team is SHUTOUT for the entire game. Your chances of being shutout is 30-1. Next the visiting team rolls the 20 sided dice for their second half points. Add these points to the first half points to get your final score. The home team does the same. If you roll a #1 on the 20 sided dice for the second half this is also a zero. If the game ends in a tie each team rolls the 20 sided dice and the higher roll wins in overtime. If the game is still tied keep going. The difference of the rolls determines if the team wins by 3 or 6 points in overtime. If the difference is 3 or less they win by a field goal. If the difference is 6 or more they win by a touchdown. This is a totally random system and gives each team a fair chance to advance as far a you use the FastPlay System.

Variations- If you rate your teams you may want to give your stronger teams an advantage. You may give your favorite up to 3 points extra so long as they don't roll the #1. Just like a point spread.

If you want your teams to have a shot at a dynasty you may want to seed your champion and runner-up team a little higher or give them early round byes.

You can also play a full season like this and then just take your playoff teams into the post season.

It all depends on how many games you want to actually play on the field.

I play this way with 48 teams. When I get down to the final 16 teams that's when I take it to the field. My tournament format is in an earlier post.

My rules are very complex and I will give them to you in a future post.

The 20 and 30 sided dice and a detailed chart system for every aspect of the game is used.

I hope some of you may try the FastPlay System. It's fast, easy and fair.

Coach VK......Dogwood 30