College Football 2006 Clock Rule Change
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Dear NCAA Football Rules Committee,
Please change rule 3-2-5-E before any more games are ruined by its presence.
After watching the effects of the new clock rules that have been implemented for the 2006-07 season, we, the undersigned, are convinced that rule 3-2-5-E must be changed. This rule states that: When a team is awarded a first down, the clock will be stopped and then will start on the ready for play signal. Although this rule has been effective in achieving its stated objective of reducing the length of the game, it has also served as a significant detriment to the games quality.
Before the introduction of this rule, a team could mount a fourth quarter comeback through outstanding clock management, combining the use of both time-outs and first-downs in order to drive the length of the field and score. With the current clock rule, this beautiful, surgical process has been eliminated and the end result is a drastic reduction in both the number of fourth quarter comebacks and fan enjoyment. This is a travesty. End of game comebacks and skillful play selection are two of the most critical aspects of an enjoyable college football game and this rule has destroyed both. Decreasing the length of a college football game is not worth this cost.
Please do not wait until the 2007-08 season to alter or repeal this rule. It is a failure and will be changed in (over)due time. Please do not let an entire season of this beautiful sport be damaged by waiting until next year to officially realize this fact.
Please change rule 3-2-5-E before any more games are ruined by its presence.
After watching the effects of the new clock rules that have been implemented for the 2006-07 season, we, the undersigned, are convinced that rule 3-2-5-E must be changed. This rule states that: When a team is awarded a first down, the clock will be stopped and then will start on the ready for play signal. Although this rule has been effective in achieving its stated objective of reducing the length of the game, it has also served as a significant detriment to the games quality.
Before the introduction of this rule, a team could mount a fourth quarter comeback through outstanding clock management, combining the use of both time-outs and first-downs in order to drive the length of the field and score. With the current clock rule, this beautiful, surgical process has been eliminated and the end result is a drastic reduction in both the number of fourth quarter comebacks and fan enjoyment. This is a travesty. End of game comebacks and skillful play selection are two of the most critical aspects of an enjoyable college football game and this rule has destroyed both. Decreasing the length of a college football game is not worth this cost.
Please do not wait until the 2007-08 season to alter or repeal this rule. It is a failure and will be changed in (over)due time. Please do not let an entire season of this beautiful sport be damaged by waiting until next year to officially realize this fact.
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Greg D
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This rule is unfair to the players, as this rule is now changing the dynamic of college football. Please change this rule asap
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Caleb H
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If I recall correctly, the first down clock rules remain the same as in previous seasons. I am, however, disappointed with the new rule which keeps the clock running after a change of possesion. This greatly changes the fourth quarter play with respect to
6 December 2013
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Aaron H
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Please eliminate the 2006 clock rule change ASAP. It has already ruined the quality and excitement of the 2006 college football season.
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Jeff R
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4th quarter comebacks are a great part of football. These changes make it more difficult for the trailing team.
20 December 2012
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Brian F
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Who wants less College Football???? Honestly!!!! Tell me one person! How about we reduce commercials!
10 October 2012
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Alex W
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Making the game play shorter so that you can get more commercials is wrong, plain & simple. Think about the fans!
30 April 2012
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Mitchell B
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I refuse to watch any NCAA sports until this rule is reversed. I had not missed a Texas Longhorn football game since 1968, radio, TV, or in person, I lived for college football for 38 years, but I refuse to watch when the NCAA lessons the quality of the g
30 January 2012
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