Proposed Rule Changes

MCMLXXX · February 20, 2023

I would favor most of these,

College Football Executives Considering Four Changes to Shorten Games - Sports Illustrated

SUMG · February 20, 2023

Not in favor of the clock running....after an incomplete pass.

Didn't see this mentioned in the article.....but if they implement that.....wouldn't that mean that spiking a ball to stop the clock....would no longer work????

untphd · February 20, 2023

They need to speed up the clock while decreasing injuries.

UNTLifer · February 20, 2023

If you want to speed up the game, I would propose working the clock like the NFL does after first downs. The clock stops on first downs in college ball and doesn't restart until the ball is snapped to begin the next play, whereas in the NFL, the clock starts once the ball is placed and the chains have been moved.

MCMLXXX · February 20, 2023

2 hours ago, SUMG said:

Not in favor of the clock running....after an incomplete pass.

Didn't see this mentioned in the article.....but if they implement that.....wouldn't that mean that spiking a ball to stop the clock....would no longer work????

It would stop the clock until the ball is spotted. I am fine with that so long as they stop the clock until the snap in the final 2 minutes.

meanrob · February 20, 2023

2 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

If you want to speed up the game, I would propose working the clock like the NFL does after first downs. The clock stops on first downs in college ball and doesn't restart until the ball is snapped to begin the next play, whereas in the NFL, the clock starts once the ball is placed and the chains have been moved.

It seems they are much quicker spotting the ball than in the past. My guess is the worst offender is the incomplete pass.

peanuts104 · February 21, 2023

I'm good with all of these except the incomplete pass rule.

KingDL1 · February 21, 2023

How about keep the rules the same and get rid of tv time-outs or reduce them.

El Paso Eagle · February 21, 2023

1 hour ago, KingDL1 said:

How about keep the rules the same and get rid of tv time-outs or reduce them.

Then would you be in favor of reducing the payouts to teams? You can't get better contracts for the leagues and not want them to be paid for.

Mike Jackson · February 21, 2023

Think they are making it way too complicated. Timing rules for everything but the last 5 minutes of each half:

1. Game clock runs after first downs (play clock doesn’t start unit ball spotted)

2. Incompletions: play clock starts when ball spotted, game clock starts 8 seconds into play clock.

3. Out of bounds ADVANCING the ball - see rules for incompletions

I think anything more drastic, you would need to have a 2 minute warning like the NFL.

UNTLifer · February 21, 2023

1 hour ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Then would you be in favor of reducing the payouts to teams? You can't get better contracts for the leagues and not want them to be paid for.

O, just utilize the “play through” split screen they use during the World Cup.

NT80 · February 21, 2023

The NFL halftime is only 13 minutes (29 minutes for the SuperBowl, lol). How long is the college halftime? Long enough to get both school's bands on the field....

UNTFan23 · February 21, 2023

1 hour ago, NT80 said:

The NFL halftime is only 13 minutes (29 minutes for the SuperBowl, lol). How long is the college halftime? Long enough to get both school's bands on the field....

20 minutes for halftime but I think cutting it down to 15 minutes should be considered.

Edited February 21, 2023 by UNTFan23

MeanGreen22 · February 21, 2023

I hope they keep the clock stoppage after first downs. Or atleast keep it in the last 2 minutes of games or something. It’s something that makes college unique in the number of comeback and miracle games.

golfingomez · February 21, 2023

Oh hell yes! please institute all of these! the college game has gotten longer and longer over the years. in fact, put these in and then put a limit on replay review time as well. that would make me so happy.

The rules they are instituting now would help with player safety as well.

less plays = less opportunity for injury

NorthTexasWeLove · February 21, 2023

19 hours ago, KingDL1 said:

How about keep the rules the same and get rid of tv time-outs or reduce them.

This. Don't see anyone advocating this. Reduce commercials and keep the rules the same. Trying to shorten games, but yet add more commercials. It's lunacy.

And they say it's done in the name of "player safety".

I want more money and less time at work in the name of employee safety.

KingDL1 · February 21, 2023

40 minutes ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

This. Don't see anyone advocating this. Reduce commercials and keep the rules the same. Trying to shorten games, but yet add more commercials. It's lunacy.

And they say it's done in the name of "player safety".

I want more money and less time at work in the name of employee safety.

I don't see trying to rush plays because of the clock doing anything but increasing injuries.

UNTcrazy727 · February 21, 2023

19 hours ago, Mike Jackson said:

Think they are making it way too complicated. Timing rules for everything but the last 5 minutes of each half:

1. Game clock runs after first downs (play clock doesn’t start unit ball spotted)

2. Incompletions: play clock starts when ball spotted, game clock starts 8 seconds into play clock.

3. Out of bounds ADVANCING the ball - see rules for incompletions

I think anything more drastic, you would need to have a 2 minute warning like the NFL.

Running the game clock once the ball is spotted after an incompletion would reduce game times tremendously and I'm ALL FOR IT. I can't see it getting approved though.

I'm surprised reducing the number of timeouts isn't being discussed. How about each coach only gets 4 TOs per game and can use them whenever they want? I feel like it would be less controversial than running the clock after incompletions.

-Cut timeouts to 4 per game

-Running clock on first downs

-Reduce halftime to 15 minutes

I think these changes would be enough to bring game times down to a acceptable level.

golfingomez · February 22, 2023

4 hours ago, KingDL1 said:

I don't see trying to rush plays because of the clock doing anything but increasing injuries.

I'm confused, how would the plays be more rushed?

NT80 · February 22, 2023

23 hours ago, golfingomez said:

The rules they are instituting now would help with player safety as well.

less plays = less opportunity for injury

How about we just sponsor a shuffleboard team instead?

Edited February 22, 2023 by NT80

Rudy · February 22, 2023

On 2/20/2023 at 9:43 PM, UNTLifer said:

O, just utilize the “play through” split screen they use during the World Cup.

Always hated the running clock. I think the clock should stop on incomplete passes, first downs, and going out of bounds at all levels. Where the game drags out is commercial breaks. I think something like this would be a perfect way to get the sponsors in. Have each segment sponsored with the company's logo by the score. have split screen or have a quick 10-15 second ad in between plays or something of that nature. How often to the color commentators just talk to fill dead air with nothing of real value? This would be a great compromise.