February 14, 201412 yr I don't like it. Until they show that this somehow cuts down on serious injuries it's nothing more than old-fashioned defensive-minded coaches who want to gain a competitive advantage under the guise of player safety. Can't snap the ball until 29 seconds are on the clock? Crazy. Nick Saban, Bret Bielema backed committee's proposal of slow-down rule - ESPN
February 14, 201412 yr Okay, so they suspend the rule inside the final 2:00 of each half. If it's a player-safety issue, then it's something that should be in place for the entire game. But, they can't do that, because otherwise each half could technically end with :10 left on the clock. So, I'm calling shenanigans.
February 14, 201412 yr Big Mistake. Saban and those coaches that are crying becasue they cant defend the hurry up. They have no proof playing fast causes injuries.
February 14, 201412 yr Agree with most here. Garbage rule, hope it does not get instituted. Saban's rule for sure, he was whining about this last year and beyond.
February 14, 201412 yr In other news: Football coaches ask to disallow running by players and want prancing instituted instead. (in the name of safety, of course) [video=youtube;o-50GjySwew]
February 14, 201412 yr To support this change under the mantle of player safety - yet suspend it at the end of each half is - let me find a subtle nuance of phrase here. Ah yes - a big fat lie.
February 14, 201412 yr In other news: Football coaches ask to disallow running by players and want prancing instituted instead. (in the name of safety, of course) [video=youtube;o-50GjySwew] And what does a video of UK's air raid offense have to do with this discussion?:idunno:
February 14, 201412 yr Mike Leach said it best - instead of spending time on silly rules - "Coach Harder!"
February 15, 201412 yr I'd love to know how they are going to proved these injuries occur due to a lack of subbing.
February 15, 201412 yr I like the rule allowing the substitution for defenders if the offense subs going no huddle. This I would be embarrassed to put my name to.
February 15, 201412 yr I'd love to know how they are going to proved these injuries occur due to a lack of subbing. Actually I would think that would be easy. If in a game you run 100 plays and sustain 4 injuries, you would conclude in a game with 150 plays 6 injuries would occur. And the more plays run, the more susceptible one is to injury because of fatigue. Again, I'm not supporting this, but I'm guessing that is how you argue it.
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