CFP Trivia Challenge Question Game 38

[Spence]

From Mountainman,

When the first true scoring system was devised in 1883 what was the value in points for:

1.) touchdowns
2.) point after touchdown conversions
3.) field goals
4.) safeties

[ktffan]

From Mountainman,

When the first true scoring system was devised in 1883 what was the value in points for:

1.) touchdowns
2.) point after touchdown conversions
3.) field goals
4.) safeties

1) 2
2) 4
3) 5
4) 1

[Spence]

That isn't the answer submitted. Let me check it out and I'll get back to you.

[Spence]

It seems that Walter Camp devised to scoring systems in 1883. One lists MM's answer correct, the other lists ktffan's answer as correct. I'm going to have to do some real research to see which one is right.

CFP's history of CFB lists Mountainman's answer right as well. I am sure the answer is out there, I just have to find it. I get back on this question a little later.

[ktffan]

Touchdown 4 points; field goal 5 points;
extra points 4 points

Safety 1 point

What confuses me is that there is scoring listed for the 1882 season:

Touchdown 2 points; field goal 5 points; extra
points 4 points; Safety 1 point

[Spence]

Walter Camp devised both systems. The one in 1882 was deemed to complicated. so he changed it in 1883. Your second answer is right and I'm quitting the topic right here. There is a lot of confusion on this topic even from the historical people.

[mountainman]

I'll bet that drove the Vegas boys crazy back in 1883.

[ktffan]

Walter Camp devised both systems. The one in 1882 was deemed to complicated. :? so he changed it in 1883. Your second answer is right and I'm quitting the topic right here. There is a lot of confusion on this topic even from the historical people.

That's not even to mention the histerical people.

[Spence]

If it is an attempted field goal it counts as 1, I am not sure but I think it counts as one on a two point conversion as well.

[ktffan]

You know that leads me to a good question to ask here.

Now, I haven't really seen this happen, but I've seen it almost happen. I just want to know for myself.

On a PAT or 2 Point attempt, if there is fumble or interception returned all the way to the opposite endzone, how much is it worth?

I have heard both 2 and 1

Is it one if it's a PAT attempt and two if it's a 2 pt conversion attempt?

Or is it a standard 1 or 2?

During an extra point attempt, touchdowns are worth 2, field goals are worth one and safeties are worth 1. So a turnover returned the distance goes for 2.

[mountainman]

I believe that on a PAT attempt if the kick is blocked and returned by the defense to the opponents endzone it's worth 2 points .... as is an intercepted pass on a PAT attempt .... as is a fumble, provided the fumble is recovered in the field of play.

Might want to verify that though .....

P.S. I'm a little confused with field goal worth 1, help me out here.

[Spence]

P.S. I'm a little confused with field goal worth 1, help me out here.

Brain cramp.

[mountainman]

Probably that and MGD.

[Spence]

I checked the time that I posted and yes that very well could have had something to do with it.

[mountainman]

I was talking about myself.