SEC Loses-SEC Cries-NCAA proposes new rule to help SEC

[Truthseeker420]

The NCAA is proposing a new rule that would allow defenses to substitute in between plays against teams that run high-tempo, no-huddle offenses.

The new rule would prohibit teams from snapping the ball before there were 29 seconds on the play clock. The play clock last 40 seconds.

Although many teams play at a fast pace these days, getting plays off within 10 seconds is not very common.

That hasn’t stopped the most high-profile coach in the country, Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban and another SEC coach, Arkansas Razorbacks‘ Head Coach Bret Bielema from voicing their concerns over quick tempos because of “player safety.”

“Coach Saban asked for the opportunity to meet with the committee and talk about this,” NCAA coordinator of officials Rogers Redding told the Associated Press. “It’s not routine, but it’s not unique, either.”

Other coaches, like Oklahoma State Cowboys‘ Head Coach Mike Gundy, have spoken out against the rule.

Even if the rule is passed, it doesn’t seem like it will make much of a difference.

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No input from other coaches, no study to support their idiotic assertion.

There is no study to back the assertion, but common sense dictates that it is accurate.

If you are running more plays, especially without substitution, you increase the risk of injuries. Who is more likely to be injured, a starter who is in for almost every play, or a relief guy who is on the bench most of the time?

Not sure that would mean less plays. I heard on ESPN something like 99% of the snaps are already after 10 seconds. A fresh player is much more physical than an exhausted player.

 

[WinterBorn]

No input from other coaches, no study to support their idiotic assertion.

There is no study to back the assertion, but common sense dictates that it is accurate.

If you are running more plays, especially without substitution, you increase the risk of injuries. Who is more likely to be injured, a starter who is in for almost every play, or a relief guy who is on the bench most of the time?

Not sure that would mean less plays. I heard on ESPN something like 99% of the snaps are already after 10 seconds. A fresh player is much more physical than an exhausted player.

An exhausted player is far more likely to get hurt, just like an exhausted worker.

When playoffs were suggested for college football, one of the arguments against it was increased potential for injuries since they would play more games. The difference between running 65 plays a game and running 80 plays per game would amount to 2 more games over the season.

 

[WinterBorn]

I think the hurry-up-offense is just a new wrinkle and is not the issue some make it out to be. Saban said he had nothing to do with submitting the new rule.

While the Crimson Tide has had a few losses to hurry-ups, they don't seem as dangerous as all that. Auburn certainly didn't win because of that. Texas A&M won in 2012, but lost in 2013, so that is not such a big deal. And the reason Bama lost the bowl game was the questionable play calling and a defense that hadn't been up to snuff all year.