NCAA Rules Committee Proposes Several Changes

[Touchdown Tommie]

The last two posts explains why I don't like the rule change. It virtually makes many play action passes impossible to run.

The answer to the problem is to leave the rule the way it is and actually enforce the existing rule.

That would mean the officials would have to do their job...it is crazy how often this is not called at the college level and high school level. The high school I coach at got completely hosed on this no call...maybe I am a little biased with my opinions on this no call though ;-)

 

[Saunders]

The last two posts explains why I don't like the rule change. It virtually makes many play action passes impossible to run.

The answer to the problem is to leave the rule the way it is and actually enforce the existing rule.

IMO, the speed limit scenario is a perfect example on why they're doing it. Teams aren't going to get called for going 2-3 yards out. But it will make that 3+ yard blocker much more likely to get flagged.

 

[BigRedBuster]

The last two posts explains why I don't like the rule change. It virtually makes many play action passes impossible to run.

The answer to the problem is to leave the rule the way it is and actually enforce the existing rule.

Virtually impossible? All it means is that you can't have guys blocking 3 yards down field. You can still have the action in the backfield, you can still have a pulling blocking scheme on PA like we used to run, you just can't have guys blocking in what is almost drag route territory. In fact you can still have the pop pass, you just have to coach your linemen not to be quite as aggressive in getting to the second level.
God forbid a modern football organization makes a rule that actually favors the defense for once.

No, it means you can't have on blocking one yard down field.

 

[ZRod]

The last two posts explains why I don't like the rule change. It virtually makes many play action passes impossible to run.

The answer to the problem is to leave the rule the way it is and actually enforce the existing rule.

Virtually impossible? All it means is that you can't have guys blocking 3 yards down field. You can still have the action in the backfield, you can still have a pulling blocking scheme on PA like we used to run, you just can't have guys blocking in what is almost drag route territory. In fact you can still have the pop pass, you just have to coach your linemen not to be quite as aggressive in getting to the second level.
God forbid a modern football organization makes a rule that actually favors the defense for once.

No, it means you can't have on blocking one yard down field.

Says if they're more than a yard down field they have to be engaged, so you could still block 3 yards beyond the LOS.

 

[strigori]

The last two posts explains why I don't like the rule change. It virtually makes many play action passes impossible to run.

The answer to the problem is to leave the rule the way it is and actually enforce the existing rule.

The proposed rule is the exact rule the NFL uses. Nope, no play action passes there at all.....

This rule change helps even out the current balance of power that very heavily leans to the offense. It is going to limit some of the run/pass option some of the offenses use where they just run block every play, and let the QB make a last second read to throw or run. This is good for the game. And its going to make QB's actually have to read a defense again. Which is going to help the NFL in the long run by having better QB play.

 

[Count 'Bility]

And the 40 is still the most irrelevant and overhyped measurement in all of football.

 

[cg_8]

The last two posts explains why I don't like the rule change. It virtually makes many play action passes impossible to run.

The answer to the problem is to leave the rule the way it is and actually enforce the existing rule.

Virtually impossible? All it means is that you can't have guys blocking 3 yards down field. You can still have the action in the backfield, you can still have a pulling blocking scheme on PA like we used to run, you just can't have guys blocking in what is almost drag route territory. In fact you can still have the pop pass, you just have to coach your linemen not to be quite as aggressive in getting to the second level.

God forbid a modern football organization makes a rule that actually favors the defense for once.

He's right. Baylor is pretty good at using a pulling blocking scheme on PA without any OL's going down field. (Note: Safety bites BIG TIME)

I really liked how teams bent the rules a bit regarding this rules. It really emphasizes my love of coaching at the college football level compared to the NFL and finding ways to do more with less talent. Teams found many different ways to utilize the rule to their advantage, so it makes for a fun game to watch.

At the same time, you have teams run the same play 5 times in a row, but can look like 5 different plays (packaged play, Auburn play I showed before, they ran the exact same play the play before). Pretty ingenious, albeit lazy and predictable IMO.

I look forward to watching how offensive coaches find other ways to beat defenses should the rule change, which, if not this time, could eventually be changed at some point.