New CFB Rules

TU_BLA

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Mar 8, 2012
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So CFB will be adding a 2-minute warning, tablets on the sidelines/halftime, and helmet communications with the QB. Wonder if Monty would have somehow still screwed up calling plays in time with helmet comms? I know in the NFL the comms turn off at a certain point left on the play clock, so there's a good chance Monty would have still wasted 5 TOs a game being indecisive about plays.

And let's talk about why this is happening....
The 2 minute warning is to give teams like Texas an extra stoppage and TO to be able to come back and beat Washington. This is 100% a reaction. And also for ESPN and Fox to milk more $ out of advertisers. If they're not adopting the NFL timing rules in the last 2 minutes to go along with this, it's sort of just going to make games, especially close games, even longer than the near 4 hours they already are. The 2nd one is just joining the modern world. Why tablets weren't allowed before is just puzzling.

The last one...is to avoid another situation of a coach sending scouts to games to steal signs and tendencies.
 

HuffyCane

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Dec 25, 2004
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They are negotiating the playoff pay out. It guarantees additional availabilities that the networks can count on in their calculations. Just like the overtime rules adopted a few years ago about “player safety” that actually increased commercial availability by at least two spots.

I doubt the helmet thing gets solved. Too far apart.
 

nevadanatural

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Dec 3, 2003
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I’m all for helmet communication. Unless you’re running a hurry up offense the players should huddle, get the play and the QB can call an audible if the coach makes a change. No need for everyone to stare at the sidelines for 30 seconds.
 

HuffyCane

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Dec 25, 2004
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Whether it’s to run down the clock for strategic purposes or a desire to discern misalignment, weaknesses or tendencies of individual players, schools that want to take their time snapping will still do so.