What's the point of the Two Minute Warning?

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by user Alex Holowczak

I have long wondered about the two minute warning.

How did it come into being? And why was it brought in?

It appears to be an unnecessary break in the game, and I would like to know information about it.

Hope you can help!

Date

Fri 09/08/06, 6:20 am EST

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

1182 days ago

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It's articles like this that beg for a "Create a Discussion," button. I'm not criticizing, I've been in the same boat many times.

I don't know for sure about the two minute warning my I'm guessing it has several reasons for existing

To create drama - Oh! There's only two minutes left! Oh no!
To add some "stategery" - It's like an extra time out
To give announcers the excuse to use the phrase "Two-Minute Drill"
The most likely reason, though, is so there's yet another excuse to go to commercial. It's all about the Benjamins, baby.

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

1182 days ago

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I personally have always found it dumb in both the NFL and NBA how teams hold the last two to five minutes as sacred strategy time. If they cared as much about being nit-picky the entire game instead of just the very last part of it, they'd be a lot better team. However I guess it's a lot easier to see how the game goes by just sitting back and letting things unfold and seeing if you need to put in any extra effort into the last few minutes. Plus it makes for good TV. (unless it's the NBA playoffs and the games aren't over until 1 am)

Awrigh01All-Star

1181 days ago

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its coming soon cpcp, hold tight.

I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

1180 days ago

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I know, I talked about it with DNL. Thanks, though.

Swilson3Waterboy

1182 days ago

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The clock rules are different for the final two minutes of an NFL game. The two minute warning serves as notice that these different rules are officially "in effect". The new rules include that the clock start when the ball is touched by a recieving player on a kickoff and not when the ball is kicked, when a player is injured the team must call a timeout, and of course, coaches may not challenge a play in the final two minutes.

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

1182 days ago

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All rules that apply to my "why not make the whole game as important" theory

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1182 days ago

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score 3 more touchdowns earlier in the game and the last 2 minutes won't matter!

PnattRed-Shirting

1161 days ago

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That sucks how coaches aren't allowed to challenge in the last 2 minutes...

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1182 days ago

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Because all games that require the use of clocks are stupid. Baseball is KING!!! (Go Suns)

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EroosterMajor Leaguer

1182 days ago

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In the CFL, it is a three-minute warning.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1182 days ago

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geez, the exchange rate is getting out of control!!!

FriskysmanVarsity Captain

1182 days ago

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It is definitely about advertising. That's about it.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1182 days ago

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except that the 2 minute warning predates TV or even radio coverage...

FriskysmanVarsity Captain

1182 days ago

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Ever heard of time machines?

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1182 days ago

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heard of? When do you wanna go for a ride??

Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

1181 days ago

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I could give you a whole physics reason why there will never ever be time machines... To do with energy and time and such. I shalln't bore you unless someone asks...

FriskysmanVarsity Captain

1181 days ago

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Right, but what about someone living in a parallel universe with different physics that allow for time travel?

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1181 days ago

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Alex is just trying to keep them hush-hush. Nice try, Stephen Hawking, Jr... next thing you'll say is my matter transporter doesn't exist either...

Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

1180 days ago

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If a Universe was parallel, it would have the same physics... surely?

Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

1180 days ago

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Thankyou for your help, everybody. The answer seems to be to change the clock rules, but quite why they need to change is a different question altogether.

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False ProphetAll-Star

1170 days ago

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Most of the game is on Autopilot for coaches, they try and let the QB handle the problems, but in final two minnutes, your can lead a long drive into a touchdown through the air. The players are tired, and most of them will overthink during this period, allowing more agressive play calls. And finaly, although it works on Madden, the Two minnute drill Scheme is Not effective for 60 minnutes. It works twice a game for two minnutes, if that.

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XinophDraft Pick

1157 days ago

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You mean "most of the game is on autopilot for *bad* coaches." I guarantee Belichick never leaves anything on autopilot, for example.

PnattRed-Shirting

1161 days ago

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Why do the time rules need to be different in the final 2 minutes of each half?

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PnattRed-Shirting

1153 days ago

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Actually I changed my mind on the whole issue. I think it's great how their different timing rules in the final 2 minutes of each half although not sure why the NFL can't just copy college football where the ref does notify that there's 2 minutes left in the half but they don't actually have a time out for it.

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