NCAA Considers Modifying Targeting and Substitution Rules

[Mavric]

The release says no-huddle teams rarely snap the ball within 10 seconds.

If true, how does this new rule reduce plays per game or injury risk?

A lot of hurry up teams just hurry up to the line to prevent substitutions. But the ball isn't snapped any quicker really. The QB might spend 10 or 15 seconds evaluating the defense and calling an audible. Meanwhile the clock runs down, and the defense can't get any substitutions made. We do this a lot. I don't think the rule would reduce the number of plays. And I'm not sure how it would reduce injuries.

It would probably only have a direct effect on the number of plays for hyper-tempo teams like Oregon. It also might generally slow down other teams because if the defense automatically has a chance to sub the offense might not push the pace quite so much.

I think the theory about injuries is players are more likely to get injured when they are tired. Thus, offenses going fast and now allowing the defense to sub creates more opportunities for injuries. They're saying allowing tired players to be subbed out should lessen the chance for injuries.

 

[Junior]

I kind of like the substitution rule. If we are really concerned with player safety, giving teams a chance to substitute players is important.

 

[Enhance]

Well, I know Bo Pelini would have less sideline blow-ups in regards to substitution - he gets after referees a lot for not giving him enough time to swap players. And, yes, the theory is that a tired player is more susceptible to injuries. I don't really have a problem with this rule because it still gives offenses a lot of time to maintain high tempo.

And I think the targeting adjustment is much needed. If the ref determines it wasn't targeting, it's unfair to then still penalize the team for an incorrect call.

 

[Hooked on Huskers]

Many fans including myself eliminate bad rule, not "modifying" crap. Just use a regular personal foul penalty with no review.

I'm curious targeting rule poll. Three options......

1) scrap it (completely eliminate)

2) modified

3) no change.....keep it the same as 2013 targeting penalty

Hey NFL followers......... pro football targeting rule was the same as NCAA bible??

Go play intramurals, brother. Go play intramurals

No "Targeting" rule !

 

[Mavric]

The rule, which will go into effect this season, means that teams will no longer be issued a 15-yard penalty if officials overturn a targeting penalty. When the targeting rule was instituted last season to put more emphasis on player safety, the team was penalized 15 yards even if the targeting foul was overturned after a video replay.
Targeting penalties will always be reviewed and if upheld, the player will still be ejected on top of the 15-yard penalty. In addition, players who are penalized for targeting in the second half of a game will be held out of the first half of the subsequent game.

Yahoo Article

 

[Junior]

The rule, which will go into effect this season, means that teams will no longer be issued a 15-yard penalty if officials overturn a targeting penalty. When the targeting rule was instituted last season to put more emphasis on player safety, the team was penalized 15 yards even if the targeting foul was overturned after a video replay.
Targeting penalties will always be reviewed and if upheld, the player will still be ejected on top of the 15-yard penalty. In addition, players who are penalized for targeting in the second half of a game will be held out of the first half of the subsequent game.

Yahoo Article

Hey, something that actually makes sense from the NCAA. Color me shocked.

 

[Branno]

Well, I know Bo Pelini would have less sideline blow-ups in regards to substitution - he gets after referees a lot for not giving him enough time to swap players. And, yes, the theory is that a tired player is more susceptible to injuries. I don't really have a problem with this rule because it still gives offenses a lot of time to maintain high tempo.

And I think the targeting adjustment is much needed. If the ref determines it wasn't targeting, it's unfair to then still penalize the team for an incorrect call.

Bo lost it when we got flagged for too many men on the field after the offense substituted players and did a quick snap. He was technically right to get upset, we weren't getting enough time by rule.