Didn't see this posted anywhere http://espn.go.com/college-football...w-ncaa-football-rule-allow-early-subs-defense TLDR Version: Refs to issue a Delay of Game penalty to offenses if they snap the ball with more than 29 seconds on the play clock. Thoughts? I think everyone knows where I stand on this
Stupid as hell. Any team should be allowed to play as fast as they can. How are they going to legislate that at the end of games when teams are trying to come from behind? Teams don't wait till the last 2 minutes to run hurry up if they are behind. And what the hell is the deal with the penalty? If they don't want the offense to snap the damn ball have the f'n officials hold the play until the alloted time has passed. Sheesh.
One more thing, they're fixing the targeting penalty. If it's reviewed and there is no penalty, then the 15 yards won't be enforced.
They're saying that this rule would not apply to the last two minutes of the game. Still, stupid, dumb, idiotic "rule". If this happens, my passion for CF will diminish quickly.
Teams don't wait till the last 2 minutes to play hurry up if they are behind. Perticularly if they are behind by two scores.
Don't shoot the messenger, braj. I think it's a complete joke of a rule too. I also don't think it has a chance to even be implemented.
Fantastic that they're weakening targeting, but then passing the substitution rule and saying this: The NCAA - most righteous purveyors of human snuff films you'll ever meet.
Yes, bring back the option run out of tight sets and 3 to 6 SEC title games! Bye, bye Sumlin, no more pee-pee games.
Stupid rule. Even funnier they try to play the "safety" card with this. Spoiler <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"There's no way defense should be able to dictate pace of game" - <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSumlin">@CoachSumlin</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/SVPandRussillo">@SVPandRussillo</a> bout proposed rule changes</p>— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN/statuses/434046638240583681">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>OU ran 6 plays vs. Bama in Sugar Bowl that would've been penalties w/proposed 10-second rule change says <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBaileyTW">@EricBaileyTW</a></p>— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN/statuses/434042067875278849">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Can confirm Nick Saban & Bret Bielema were in the room (but not voters) for the rules committee discussion that produced 10-second proposal.</p>— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) <a href="https://twitter.com/slmandel/statuses/434031705372897281">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Talked to def guy who runs no-huddle -- Todd Graham -- on 10-sec proposal. Says defenses have plenty of time to sub <a href="http://t.co/Sy7aTdivE1">http://t.co/Sy7aTdivE1</a></p>— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/JFowlerCBS/statuses/434022736113852416">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>What bugs coaches most. MT <a href="https://twitter.com/cbfowler">@cbfowler</a> It bothers me when proposed rule change to slow tempo is disguised as"athlete safety"concern. Please.</p>— Travis Haney (@TravHaneyESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravHaneyESPN/statuses/434011210745647106">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>10-second proposal turning into the proposed recruiting dereg a year ago -- widespread bashing by coaches <a href="http://t.co/Sy7aTdivE1">http://t.co/Sy7aTdivE1</a></p>— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/JFowlerCBS/statuses/434005208218079232">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Question: Can defenses now fake injuries within the first 10 seconds?</p>— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) <a href="https://twitter.com/dennisdoddcbs/statuses/434003911314128896">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On new NCAA clock prop: "This stuff about it's 'a safety issue' is complete BS that they're trying to hide behind." <a href="http://t.co/VcHcbLFvMb">http://t.co/VcHcbLFvMb</a></p>— Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFeldmanCBS/statuses/433982045266538496">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On new NCAA clock prop: "This stuff about it's 'a safety issue' is complete BS that they're trying to hide behind." <a href="http://t.co/VcHcbLFvMb">http://t.co/VcHcbLFvMb</a></p>— Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFeldmanCBS/statuses/433982045266538496">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mike Leach: “That’s really insulting that they are hiding behind player safety just because somebody wants an advantage. That’s crazy.”</p>— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mark_Schlabach/statuses/433769737890197504">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Leach: My suggestion is rather than spending a bunch of time coming up with a bunch of really stupid rules, spend that time coaching harder.</p>— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mark_Schlabach/statuses/433769865283784704">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rich Rod: “It’s a joke. It’s ridiculous. And what’s most ridiculous is did you see what the penalty is going to be called? Delay of game!"</p>— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mark_Schlabach/statuses/433769612178513920">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Stanford DL MT <a href="https://twitter.com/BennyG49">@BennyG49</a>: The new rule proposal is not needed. There's an easier way to slow down offenses: don't let them get 1st downs.</p>— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) <a href="https://twitter.com/slmandel/statuses/433767763652251649">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hugh Freeze on proposal rule change: "Where is the documented medical evidence that proves that tempo offense puts players at more risk?"</p>— Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFeldmanCBS/statuses/433767591031492610">February 13, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Baylor's Art Briles on the proposed rule change to limit hurry-up: "If the food tastes good, don't change the recipe."</p>— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeSchroeder/statuses/433751778631229440">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Surprised NCAA rules committee didn't push for weight limits & shorten quarters to 8 minutes. Or maybe that's next.</p>— Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFeldmanCBS/statuses/433732254628474880">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Next: No more cool posterboards for signaling in plays. Carrier pigeons only.</p>— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeSchroeder/statuses/433731578385010689">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Next step: QBs won't be allowed to leave pocket until touched, WRs must be fat & slow. Just trying to keep it fair.</p>— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeSchroeder/statuses/433731650413817857">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Also: Huddles required. Each must begin with reading of the minutes & end with a roll-call vote.</p>— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeSchroeder/statuses/433732053134086144">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Can't wait for NCAA to also make rule so hoop teams must wait 10 seconds before taking a shot so defense is ready</p>— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN/statuses/433728949420822529">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Shooting down the rumor that the football rules committee also considered making offenses wear scuba flippers and oven mitts.</p>— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeSchroeder/statuses/433727919286779904">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I wrote a story last yr about hurry-up offenses/injury risk. Researchers: Not enough data yet to merit rule changes. <a href="http://t.co/yVuZ3MLn7z">http://t.co/yVuZ3MLn7z</a></p>— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) <a href="https://twitter.com/slmandel/statuses/433727395401453569">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Stop the insanity NCAA MT <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHand">@CoachHand</a>: Team is down by 14 points w/ 5:30 minutes to go in the game...is this considered a 2-minute situation?</p>— Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFeldmanCBS/statuses/433727200815116288">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>SMH. Next up no more forward passes! RT <a href="https://twitter.com/slmandel">@slmandel</a>: Team would be penalized if snaps before 29 seconds on play clock. <a href="http://t.co/4q57lZ6ifI">http://t.co/4q57lZ6ifI</a></p>— Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFeldmanCBS/statuses/433724825220026368">February 12, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
dumbass rules like this is the reason why in 50 years basketball and soccer will be the two most popular sports in America
They almost did this in the NFL before the 1988 AFC championship game (Bengals vs. Bills), as it was Cincinnatti (Sam Wyche) that helped introduce the innovative offense to the league and Marv Levy found offense with it. Commisionner Rozzelle ended up allowing it, and not penalizing teams for using the no-huddle... and Marv Levy ended up adopting it and riding the concept to 4 consecutive SB's.
As a Baylor fan, I certainly dislike the rule, but it's far from banning the hurry up. It's a limitation. Probably to reduce the number of offsides or too many men on the field calls against defenses.
