Reverting to pre-2006 time rules?

[twillybull]

I was browsing the UNC site and found a post stating the old (pre 2006) time rules would be in effect this season.  Anyone hear anything else on this?  I HATED the rule change last year.  

[twillybull]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2835266

[Bulls 8_va]

I heard that they would be changing back due to many complaints.  I've read a few articles...i think there was one in the SPTimes or something...

[Guest]

Wow:

Kickoffs will be made from the 30-yard line, like in the NFL, instead of the 35. That, Halpin said, should ensure more returns and shorter stoppages.

"It should create more opportunities for what the committee feels is one of the most exciting plays in a game, and we're not really sure, but it may increase scoring, too," he said.

After media timeouts during televised games, teams will have less time to run plays. Previously, teams had a 25-second play clock; now it will be 15 seconds. Halpin said it could prevent the long stoppages when teams are merely simply trying to save time.

One of the most time-consuming procedures, replay reviews, will not change. The football rules committee withdrew its proposal to impose a 2-minute limit, in part, because of the potential for technical difficulties.

The committee will also begin considering a play clock that alternates between 40 seconds and 25 seconds, depending on whether the clock has stopped. The NFL uses that system, and the committee thinks it could speed up games.

[JoeB]

Kickoffs from the 30 is a big deal.  Better have someone back there that can make people miss and then turn on the jets.

[twillybull]

I agree, this is going to be a great benifit to teams with speed on special teams.  This will probably decrease the number of touchbacks and encourage kids to run it out more.  It'll be interesting to see what this does to the average offensive starting position.    

[crambone]

Good decision on this one...

[smazza]

I agree, this is going to be a great benifit to teams with speed on special teams.  This will probably decrease the number of touchbacks and encourage kids to run it out more.  It'll be interesting to see what this does to the average offensive starting position.    

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not good for bulls

[USFMikeB]

I agree, this is going to be a great benifit to teams with speed on special teams.  This will probably decrease the number of touchbacks and encourage kids to run it out more.  It'll be interesting to see what this does to the average offensive starting position.    

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not good for bulls

I disagree.  We've had very good speed for the last several years.  True, it would have been better for us if Ean randolph hadn't graduated, but this will be a positive for us on both sides of the ball during kickoffs.

[No_Willie_Jokes_Yet]

I agree, this is going to be a great benifit to teams with speed on special teams.  This will probably decrease the number of touchbacks and encourage kids to run it out more.  It'll be interesting to see what this does to the average offensive starting position.    

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not good for bulls

I disagree.  We've had very good speed for the last several years.  True, it would have been better for us if Ean randolph hadn't graduated, but this will be a positive for us on both sides of the ball during kickoffs.

You actually replied to that post? I thought that was just a signature line.....