I agree, it really should be 42 instead of 36 IMO.

 

It should be 35.

In a game that's 36-0, which scenario is more likely: The score getting to 72-0, or the score getting to 36-36?

I agree that this is a downside. Honest question, though...how often do losing teams put in their backups once the game is out of hand?

 

I attended several running clock games last season where Cov Cath had their 2nd and 3rd stringers in during the 4th quarter against the opposing team's starters, but I don't recall many of the opponents putting in their backups. That definitely supports your post.

 

The choice then for the losing team is to either keep their starters in and try to reduce the gap on the scoreboard, or put in their backups as well once they see the winning team's backups going in.

 

It also depends on the talent gap. One teams #2 could be way better than another teams #2. So as the game progresses, the talent has to get even for both teams. Example Trinity's #2's are probably a lot better than Ohio County's #1's.

It should be 35.

 

Not really, if you go for 2 earlier in the game its a non issue.

Not really, if you go for 2 earlier in the game its a non issue.

 

Why make it to where someone has to go for two?

A running clock is basically saying we are throwing in the white towel for you guys. With that being said, it should be Mandatory that both sides put 2nd and 3rd strings in and they don't come out, !st team is done. If you are on the losing end of the game and you are a starter, too bad, you should have played harder or you are just out played. That's my 2 cents, Again lol

Yes, there was a playoff game in the early 2000's where that happened.

 

I can't remember that. I remember Pulaski County and Waggoner going like 80something to 60something. Would like to look that comeback up if I can.

In a game that's 36-0, which scenario is more likely: The score getting to 72-0, or the score getting to 36-36?

 

I get its a different level but, twice now I have seen a MS team come back from 30 point deficit to win. A third time, winning team got to 32 point difference, then both teams kept scoring and it ended up 82-25.

Why make it to where someone has to go for two?

 

Id venture a guess more teams go for 2 on a regular basis then kick for 1 if you look statewide.

A running clock is basically saying we are throwing in the white towel for you guys. With that being said, it should be Mandatory that both sides put 2nd and 3rd strings in and they don't come out, !st team is done. If you are on the losing end of the game and you are a starter, too bad, you should have played harder or you are just out played. That's my 2 cents, Again lol

 

Good in theory, what if you dont have a 2nd or 3rd string?

Good in theory, what if you dont have a 2nd or 3rd string?

Then you have no choice but to play your starters, it is what it is then.

Then you have no choice but to play your starters, it is what it is then.

 

You can't make a rule like that then. I am also of the opinion that it is a Varsity game, why should the Varsity kids be forced to get the short straw of playing time at their level?

Id venture a guess more teams go for 2 on a regular basis then kick for 1 if you look statewide.

 

Not teams that are putting running clocks on people.

Good in theory, what if you dont have a 2nd or 3rd string?

 

No second string means you're playing with 11 people?

No second string means you're playing with 11 people?

 

You have a team this year playing with 9.