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2008 Football Rumblings

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My guess is that the new clock rules are in response to the widespread use of football offensive trends like the spread and the no-huddle. So many teams now run either the "4-minute drill" the "hurry up" the "no huddle" or some version of the spread that there are just too many plays and possessions in a game, and with TV timeouts after every blown whistle that translates into 5 hour games. Actually, I think there might be less scoring now than more.
 
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jimotis4heisman;1237761; said:
when are they going to outlaw the forward pass, its ruined the game...
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It almost died early on in the college game, and I think it cleared by only one vote when it was taken...fucking Woodrow Wilson, saving the forward pass and shit...
 
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mross34;1237660; said:
I love college overtime rules, but I really think they should move the ball to start the possession at the 40. You should have to get a first down to be in solid field goal range.
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I think they put the ball close to make sure points will be scored. Putting it at the 40 could prompt a long string of three and outs from both squads (well...in OT I guess it would be 4 and outs in OT..no punting).

I agree with you though.
 
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Taosman;1237750; said:
Wonder if the "new" clock rules will actually mean fewer plays?
Or if the speed-ed up clock will negate that?
And this rule seems like it basically favors the offense, so will we see more scoring?
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I have seen a few coaches comment that they expect to be able to run a few more plays per game....which should lead to a bit more scoring.
 
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