windwalker
June 3rd, 2007, 08:29 AM
Well fans, here are some of the highlights that will affect the game. I guess the Rules Committee listened to the unhappy coaches and fans last year. Following are the highlights, and a couple of interesting changes.
Here is a link:
http://mutigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041207aaa.html
The committee made two changes that revert to those rules used in the 2005 season. First, in Rule 3-2-5-e, the clock will start on the snap after a change in possession, as opposed to the 2006 rule which started the clock when the referee signaled the ball ready for play. The committee also returned its rules on free kicks to 2005 standards, starting the clock on kickoffs only when the ball is legally touched in the field of play.
The new rules will also limit charged team timeouts, during televised games only, to 30 seconds plus the 25-second play clock. Conference or institutional contractual media agreements shall supersede this policy. This will not affect non-televised games.
Another interesting change:
Rule 3-2-2-i.
This proposal alters the inadvertent whistle rule to read: "(i). If an inadvertent whistle occurs on a play and the down is replayed under the provisions of Rule 4-1 -2-by then the time and status of the game clock and play clock shall be reset to their position prior to the play in which the inadvertent whistle occurs. If necessary, instant replay can be consulted to determine the exact time and status of the game clock and the play clock."
Rationale: This allows an official to add lost clock time in the rare case where an inadvertent whistle is blown.
Another change back to 2005 rules:
Rule 3-2-5-e
When Team B is awarded a first down, the game clock is stopped and starts on the snap.
Rationale: This reverts back to the 2005 rule. This rule change last year was a large part of changes that eliminated about I6 plays from the game and cut about 15 minutes of elapsed time off of the game. The committee believes the elimination ofparticipation opportunities for student-athletes is too much and addressed the overall length of game issues in other ways.
NOTE: Team B is the Defense, so this basically means "change of possession"
Now this is in the Rule Book!!!!
1-3-2-d
Change wording from "I-AA" to "Championship Subdivision."
Rationale: Change to reflect NCM 's new designations for football subdivisions.
One other thing, the kickoff line has been moved back to the 30 yard line.
Comments????
Here is a link:
http://mutigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041207aaa.html
The committee made two changes that revert to those rules used in the 2005 season. First, in Rule 3-2-5-e, the clock will start on the snap after a change in possession, as opposed to the 2006 rule which started the clock when the referee signaled the ball ready for play. The committee also returned its rules on free kicks to 2005 standards, starting the clock on kickoffs only when the ball is legally touched in the field of play.
The new rules will also limit charged team timeouts, during televised games only, to 30 seconds plus the 25-second play clock. Conference or institutional contractual media agreements shall supersede this policy. This will not affect non-televised games.
Another interesting change:
Rule 3-2-2-i.
This proposal alters the inadvertent whistle rule to read: "(i). If an inadvertent whistle occurs on a play and the down is replayed under the provisions of Rule 4-1 -2-by then the time and status of the game clock and play clock shall be reset to their position prior to the play in which the inadvertent whistle occurs. If necessary, instant replay can be consulted to determine the exact time and status of the game clock and the play clock."
Rationale: This allows an official to add lost clock time in the rare case where an inadvertent whistle is blown.
Another change back to 2005 rules:
Rule 3-2-5-e
When Team B is awarded a first down, the game clock is stopped and starts on the snap.
Rationale: This reverts back to the 2005 rule. This rule change last year was a large part of changes that eliminated about I6 plays from the game and cut about 15 minutes of elapsed time off of the game. The committee believes the elimination ofparticipation opportunities for student-athletes is too much and addressed the overall length of game issues in other ways.
NOTE: Team B is the Defense, so this basically means "change of possession"
Now this is in the Rule Book!!!!
1-3-2-d
Change wording from "I-AA" to "Championship Subdivision."
Rationale: Change to reflect NCM 's new designations for football subdivisions.
One other thing, the kickoff line has been moved back to the 30 yard line.
Comments????