Proposed rule changes in order to shorten games

[WoadBlue]

There are 4 of them.

"The first two are considered “non-controversial” and would (1) prohibit consecutive timeouts, most often used to “ice” an opposing kicker, and (2) eliminate untimed downs at the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters in the case of a defensive penalty. These two likely bring the least debate because they also happen to make the least impact on any particular game."

"The third idea is to eliminate the clock stoppage after a team gains a first down, except inside the last two minutes of a half. This is very similar to the NFL rule, which would likely make a significant impact on the length of games. Because it is so similar to the way the NFL plays, and would render marked benefits it is gaining wide support among decision makers.

The fourth proposal is considered more controversial and would mark a major change. In this proposal, after an incomplete pass, the game clock would restart once the ball was spotted by the official, rather than when the ball is snapped for the next play."

What do you think? I am not bothered by game length now. The first 2 seem like common sense changes to me. I don't care for the 3rd, but I bet it passes because of the NFL similarity. I really don;pt like the 4th.

 

[WoadBlue]

A response from the heart of Crimson Tide country.

 

[tarheel0910]

I have no problem with game time. This seems like people coming up with solutions in search of a problem. That said, the first three are fine. The fourth one is dumb.

 

[WoadBlue]

I have no problem with game time. This seems like people coming up with solutions in search of a problem. That said, the first three are fine. The fourth one is dumb.

Fixing what aint broke is the hallmark of every bureaucracy.

 

[dooksux]

I don't mind the first 2 at all.

I think they'd get the biggest impact from limiting the length of reviews. 2 minutes to get an overturn or it stands

 

[tarheel0910]

The biggest delay is all the commercials, but I'll win the lottery 10 times in a row before they get rid of a commercial.

 

[WoadBlue]

The biggest delay is all the commercials, but I'll win the lottery 10 times in a row before they get rid of a commercial.

Exactly.

 

[TVJ]

The only thing that bothers me about times of games is "reviews," which really do extend the games. I may be in the minority, but I have never been in favor of the reviews, which seem to be growing in number. Human error is part of the game, and the officials' initial calls are proven to be right far more than wrong. This obsession with "getting it absolutely right" is unnecessary IMO.

 

[tarheel0910]

The only thing that bothers me about times of games is "reviews," which really do extend the games. I may be in the minority, but I have never been in favor of the reviews, which seem to be growing in number. Human error is part of the game, and the officials' initial calls are proven to be right far more than wrong. This obsession with "getting it absolutely right" is unnecessary IMO.

Maybe keep them, but limit them to certain situations that could definitely have an impact on the game. Something like limit them to the fourth quarter and only if the score is within 21 points.

 

[bluetoe]

The biggest delay is all the commercials, but I'll win the lottery 10 times in a row before they get rid of a commercial.

exactly what I was thinking, plus the suspicion that any time saved will just be taken by more ads.

But the time is a huge problem. When I DVR a game, I always have to add an hour to the recording in Spectrum's shitty recording setup, in order to get the entire game.

 

[bluetoe]

The only thing that bothers me about times of games is "reviews," which really do extend the games. I may be in the minority, but I have never been in favor of the reviews, which seem to be growing in number. Human error is part of the game, and the officials' initial calls are proven to be right far more than wrong. This obsession with "getting it absolutely right" is unnecessary IMO.

I disagree. Reviews in general have made the game better, IMO. Just don't take so interminably long with what we can plainly see (or not see) on replay. Maybe don't adjust the clock for reversed calls except at the end of a half, or at least just approximate.

 

[tarheel0910]

exactly what I was thinking, plus the suspicion that any time saved will just be taken by more ads.

But the time is a huge problem. When I DVR a game, I always have to add an hour to the recording in Spectrum's shitty recording setup, in order to get the entire game.

Sounds like the best solution would be to get rid of spectrum.

 

[bluetoe]

Sounds like the best solution would be to get rid of spectrum.

working on it.

 

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[tarheel0910]

It's wonderful that the commissioner has turned baseball into a video game. Maybe next year he can hand out some cheat codes or let the players reset the game when they are losing.

 

[bluetoe]

It's wonderful that the commissioner has turned baseball into a video game. Maybe next year he can hand out some cheat codes or let the players reset the game when they are losing.

that's exactly the way I feel about basketball. They turned it into a video game with the three-pointer. It was such a beautiful thing before that, with natural spacing and shooting ability determining where a shot would be taken, with the quintessential midrange jumper being what college ball was all about. It was so good, but ruined by the need for more razmatazz to draw in audiences who had no appreciation for thr essence of basketball.

Now, the game is about players tall enough to shoot three-pointers over a defense or garbage it in from under the basket, if it isn't being carried down the lane. Trash ball.