What would you do if you had the end-all-be-all say on how the running clock was handled?

 

 

 

For reference this is the text of the current KHSAA running clock provisions for football:

 

This point differential applies to all football contests. The National Federation’s Football Rules Committee has a provision in the playing rules which permit state associations to adopt a “running clock” when a point differential is attained. This provision is in place for all football playing schools for all levels in Kentucky:

 

Any time the score differential reaches thirty-six (36) points or more, the following changes will be made regarding rules determining when the clock will be stopped and/or started. In addition, in keeping with the rules that allow for mutual agreement between coaches for period shortening, the running clock may be implemented at any time by mutual agreement of the coaches. Coaches choice may not supersede the automatic provisions with a 36-point differential.

 

1. Once the running clock provisions are implemented, the clock shall continue to run from the point that the differential occurs (without regard to a later return to less than the differential) with the following clarifications:

-The clock SHALL STOP when an official’s time-out is called as in the following specific 3-5-7 occurrences, and shall subsequently start on the READY FOR PLAY signal:

-For measurement of a possible first down (3-5-7a),

-When captains and coaches are notified of the time remaining (3-5-7d),

-For a player who appears to be injured (3-5-7e and 3-5-10a through d),

-For a player in need of equipment repair (3-5-7e and 3-5-6 and 3-5-5b),

-When a coach-referee conference occurs (3-5-7h and 3-5-11),

-After a foul, to administer a penalty (3-5-7i),

-For any unusual delay in getting the ball ready to play (3-5-7j),

-For the one minute intermission between the 1/2 quarters and 3/4 quarters, or following the try, successful FG or safety. (3-5-7l),

-A score occurs. Following a try, field goal, or safety, the clock shall start on the ready for play. Following a 6-point touchdown, the clock shall remain stopped for the PAT, but shall resume on the ready for play for the ensuing kickoff,

2. The clock SHALL STOP when an official’s time-out is called as in the following specific 3-5-7 occurrences, and shall subsequently start on the SNAP:

-For unusual heat or humidity which may create a health risk to the players (3-5-7g),

-For an approved TV/radio time-out (3-5-7k),

-A charged time-out is called (3-5-1, 3-5-2, 3-5-3, 3-5-4, 3-5-5),

-At the end of a period

3. The clock SHALL NOT STOP when an official’s time-out is called as in the following specific 3-5-7 occurrences:

-When a first down is declared (3-5-7-b),

-Following a change of team possession (3-5-7c and 3-5-9),

-To dry or change the game ball (3-5-7f)

 

 

 

Edited August 28, 20188 yr by Colonels_Wear_Blue

I'd change it to 35 points and leave everything else the way it is.

I added a poll with the alternatives I've seen discussed most frequently.

I voted for running clock but suspend if gap drops below 36.

I think most could make an argument for most all the choices if they really wanted to.

 

It doesn't bother me at all the way it is and honestly I wouldn't have a complaint with any of the choices. There's good and bad sides to everything.

I'd change it to 35 points and leave everything else the way it is.

 

Yeah, I've never really understood the 36. If you're good enough to get up on someone by 5 TD's, what difference does it really matter if you go for 2 instead of the standard 1?

Should be 42-point lead before running clock kicks in, once it's in, if the down team starts scoring and gets it under 42-36-30 then the running clock should stop and go back to regular time.

Other

42 Point lead in the First Half or 36 point lead anytime in the 2nd Half.

Other

42 Point lead in the First Half or 36 point lead anytime in the 2nd Half.

 

That's actually a pretty fair stipulation. Are there any football leagues that you know of that do that already, or is that just your take?

That's actually a pretty fair stipulation. Are there any football leagues that you know of that do that already, or is that just your take?

 

Just my take

 

One of my issues with the running clock is the fact that it has changed how players have the opportunity to accumulate stats.

 

Stats do matter. They aren't the end all be all by any means, but if a kid has a legitimate shot at a career or single season record I don't like that running clock games can penalize them.

 

36 points was designed because it was 6 TD's, but in actuality it is more like 5 TD's and a 2-point conversion on the last score. It is easy to get there in the First Half. If you have one non-Offensive score or a couple deep turnovers I have seen teams get a running clock running 10 Offensive plays or less very regularly.

 

At least with 42 points you guarantee it has to take 6 scores.

 

There is also something for coaches about being up 40 at the Half versuses being up 36.

Other

42 Point lead in the First Half or 36 point lead anytime in the 2nd Half.

 

I voted 35 point, but I'm not opposed to this idea.

I voted 35 point, but I'm not opposed to this idea.

 

Same here.

At what ever the pre-chosen number is, the question is asked of the trailing Head Coach; "Do you accept a running clock?" If it's refused and if that margin increases by another ' lesser determined' increment; the trailing Head Coach is asked again; "Do you accept a running clock?". If that margin increases, yet again, by another pre-determined increment...the clock runs.

I love the running clock. Once a game get so far out of hand it becomes boring and no one is there for a boring game. Fans get irritable and start leaving

When did KHSAA start doing the running clock at 36 points? Does anyone know?