Just an idea

[O-schemer]

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?

[Shabby J]

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

[O-schemer]

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

[jeff]

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

[O-schemer]

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.

[dallcow4life28]

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.

[Michigan Joe]

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