What ya think?

[troutrus]

Currently, I prefer to record a game and watch the recording in about an hour, so anything that shortens the viewing time sounds good to me.

“According to Dellenger, that is one of four major proposals to shorten the game. One proposal would prohibit consecutive timeouts. Another would eliminate playing an untimed down after a penalty at the end of the first and third quarters. Another would eliminate stopping the clock on first downs except in the final two minutes of the game.

As for the fourth, Dellenger writes, “In a more controversial fourth proposal, the clock will continue to run after an incomplete pass once the ball is spotted for play.”

Report: NCAA football considering major rule change affecting passing game

In an effort to shorten the length of football games, the NCAA is considering a proposed clock change after incomplete passes.

www.yahoo.com

 

[BornALion]

Cut the # of commercial breaks. I don't think anyone cares about the actual time of play on field.

 

[Shadow99]

Currently, I prefer to record a game and watch the recording in about an hour, so anything that shortens the viewing time sounds good to me.

“According to Dellenger, that is one of four major proposals to shorten the game. One proposal would prohibit consecutive timeouts. Another would eliminate playing an untimed down after a penalty at the end of the first and third quarters. Another would eliminate stopping the clock on first downs except in the final two minutes of the game.

As for the fourth, Dellenger writes, “In a more controversial fourth proposal, the clock will continue to run after an incomplete pass once the ball is spotted for play.”

Report: NCAA football considering major rule change affecting passing game

In an effort to shorten the length of football games, the NCAA is considering a proposed clock change after incomplete passes.

www.yahoo.com

A constantly running clock doesn't sound conducive to many memorable comebacks...or playing time / experience for reserves...

 

[bbrown]

Currently, I prefer to record a game and watch the recording in about an hour, so anything that shortens the viewing time sounds good to me.

“According to Dellenger, that is one of four major proposals to shorten the game. One proposal would prohibit consecutive timeouts. Another would eliminate playing an untimed down after a penalty at the end of the first and third quarters. Another would eliminate stopping the clock on first downs except in the final two minutes of the game.

As for the fourth, Dellenger writes, “In a more controversial fourth proposal, the clock will continue to run after an incomplete pass once the ball is spotted for play.”

Report: NCAA football considering major rule change affecting passing game

In an effort to shorten the length of football games, the NCAA is considering a proposed clock change after incomplete passes.

www.yahoo.com

My first response would be instead of changing the game would be to limit TV timeouts and commercials BUT I know that will not happen.
For the game itself I could see the where eliminating the stopping of the clock on first downs except for the final 2 minutes could be an option.
My plan would be to change the way Instant Replay is used. First off limit the time spent reviewing the play and maybe stop reviewing so many plays.

 

[psuro]

I don't have a problem with them looking at on the field ways to reduce the game time, but since almost all major college football is on TV, it would make it faster if they cut back on the number of commercial breaks. But, I know that impacts ad revenue.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

I watch NASCAR in an hour. Just gotta keep my phone off. One reason I have less interest in attending STATE games are the excruciating commercial breaks
TIVO is my very fav modern convenience behind dual clutch transmission s

 

[Lionville]

Aside from the commercials, I don’t see a need to shorten games. I love watching college football in the fall.

 

[HarrisburgDave]

No, no, no, a thousand times NO!

How have the “rule” changes regarding tv reviews helped the game? They have not.

The NCAA should look at NASCAR. They managed to “rule change” their product into a ratings plummet. Did anyone see Daytona this past weekend? It was nearly unwatchable. 40 cars circling the track in formation for hours at a time.

Create a committee and they will always look for something to do to justify their existence.

 

[GrimReaper]

Cut the # of commercial breaks. I don't think anyone cares about the actual time of play on field.

And reduce the amount networks pay for broadcast rights commensurately.

 

[BeerLion]

My first response would be instead of changing the game would be to limit TV timeouts and commercials BUT I know that will not happen.
For the game itself I could see the where eliminating the stopping of the clock on first downs except for the final 2 minutes could be an option.
My plan would be to change the way Instant Replay is used. First off limit the time spent reviewing the play and maybe stop reviewing so many plays.

I would eliminate Instant Replay all together. I don't think it helps the game and it kills me as they watch frame by frame to see if someone's knee nicked the ground before the ball comes out or if toe touches. After way too much time goes by and listing to all the experts chime in, the obvious call is discarded 50% of the time anyway. Most of the officials do a pretty good job, sure you'll get screwed from time to time but that is life. I HATE INSTANT REPLAY. Get rid of the TV time outs and limit the commercials. I agree with laKavosiey-st lion, with all the stoppage of the game, it is not that attractive to go to the games and watch them live anymore. At least at home I can either just get up and grab something to eat or drink or record it and skip right through all the BS and watch it in less than two hours.

 

[PSU Mike]

I think the thing that’s not being discussed is how many plays in a game are viewers and spectators “demanding.” It’s easy to come up with ways to shorten the duration of the contest but most will cut into the total play count. Is 120 plays from scrimmage tolerable? I think we’re somewhere in the low 140s now.

 

[PSUJam]

The article starts off with this: "Nearly everyone agrees that college football games are taking too long to complete."

Who is nearly everyone? I've never thought or heard of this. I never sit in the stadium or at home and say can this game end because I have to do.

Did it manifest itself from talk of MLB games being too long or is it some schmuck writing this article because it's the off season and storylines are hard to come by? The game is fine. "They" need to leave it alone.

 

[BobPSU92]

Stop faking injuries, stop blowing the ball off the tee, save time.

 

[bbrown]

The article starts off with this: "Nearly everyone agrees that college football games are taking too long to complete."

Who is nearly everyone? I've never thought or heard of this. I never sit in the stadium or at home and say can this game end because I have to do.

Did it manifest itself from talk of MLB games being too long or is it some schmuck writing this article because it's the off season and storylines are hard to come by? The game is fine. "They" need to leave it alone.

The only time I've said anything close to that is when I'm sitting in rain or snow at the beav and waiting for the TV timeout to end or them to come to a conclusion after taking 10 minutes to review a replay.

 

[Bvillebaron]

I would eliminate Instant Replay all together. I don't think it helps the game and it kills me as they watch frame by frame to see if someone's knee nicked the ground before the ball comes out or if toe touches. After way too much time goes by and listing to all the experts chime in, the obvious call is discarded 50% of the time anyway. Most of the officials do a pretty good job, sure you'll get screwed from time to time but that is life. I HATE INSTANT REPLAY. Get rid of the TV time outs and limit the commercials. I agree with laKavosiey-st lion, with all the stoppage of the game, it is not that attractive to go to the games and watch them live anymore. At least at home I can either just get up and grab something to eat or drink or record it and skip right through all the BS and watch it in less than two hours.

The purpose of replay review is to get the call right. I don't see why you would have a problem with that, especially given some of the calls involving PSU before replay. As others have pointed out, the real reason college games take so long is the frequent and interminable commercial breaks.

 

[troutrus]

One of the advantages to living in Carolina is that there’s not much chance of hearing results before taking time to view the game as a replay, as for the most part folks down here couldn’t care less about PSU football.
With technology being what it is, I see no need to waste 3+ hours in front of a TV watching a 1 hour game. Replay = no commercials, no instant replays, no halftime, etc. With the 30 sec jog feature I don’t even need to wait for the huddle and play clock to run down, so the entire game can be viewed in like 35-45 minutes without the continuous drone of a couple analysts voicing their opinion on every play.

 

[PSUJam]

I would eliminate Instant Replay all together. I don't think it helps the game and it kills me as they watch frame by frame to see if someone's knee nicked the ground before the ball comes out or if toe touches. After way too much time goes by and listing to all the experts chime in, the obvious call is discarded 50% of the time anyway. Most of the officials do a pretty good job, sure you'll get screwed from time to time but that is life. I HATE INSTANT REPLAY. Get rid of the TV time outs and limit the commercials. I agree with laKavosiey-st lion, with all the stoppage of the game, it is not that attractive to go to the games and watch them live anymore. At least at home I can either just get up and grab something to eat or drink or record it and skip right through all the BS and watch it in less than two hours.

They should get rid of that pesky halftime thing.

 

[Roar More]

Once upon a time, the clock stopped every time the ball went out of bounds and games were still shorter than today. Why? Television time outs. Soccer has no trouble generating revenue without TV time outs. Find other ways to generate the ad revenue: side line banner ads, digital ads projected on the field (like to yard to gain line), sponsored TV scoreboard and stats, nothing but commercials for halftime instead of talking heads. Shorten the game and you reduce the reasons for people to attend.

 

[Woodpecker]

Once upon a time, the clock stopped every time the ball went out of bounds and games were still shorter than today. Why? Television time outs. Soccer has no trouble generating revenue without TV time outs. Find other ways to generate the ad revenue: side line banner ads, digital ads projected on the field (like to yard to gain line), sponsored TV scoreboard and stats, nothing but commercials for halftime instead of talking heads. Shorten the game and you reduce the reasons for people to attend.

That touchdown pass brought to you by the Toasted Bagel Cafe!

... and that was Chop Robinson with a Cold Stone Creamery sack!

 

[84lion]

I would eliminate Instant Replay all together.

Rather than eliminating IR, why not put the refs "on the clock?" Either complete the review within two minutes (say) or the call on the field stands. And then, after all games are completed, have an independent "review committee" review the IR calls. This would prevent officials from "punting" or deliberately not making a decision in order to let their initial call stand. Penalize officials (via fines) for each call they get wrong.

I agree with Roar More, the problem is the lengthy commercial breaks and the number of them. Commercials are a necessary evil but the evilness could be minimized with a little creativity.

That touchdown pass brought to you by the Toasted Bagel Cafe!

... and that was Chop Robinson with a Cold Stone Creamery sack!

Don't forget the Del Grosso Red Zone!

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

Rather than eliminating IR, why not put the refs "on the clock?" Either complete the review within two minutes (say) or the call on the field stands. And then, after all games are completed, have an independent "review committee" review the IR calls. This would prevent officials from "punting" or deliberately not making a decision in order to let their initial call stand. Penalize officials (via fines) for each call they get wrong.

I agree with Roar More, the problem is the lengthy commercial breaks and the number of them. Commercials are a necessary evil but the evilness could be minimized with a little creativity.


Don't forget the Del Grosso Red Zone!

Or give each coach two replays per game where any play at all can be reviewed. Win a challenge any you keep one for a max of three. Replay booth has 90 seconds max to review the play or call stands. “That’s a Rathskeller Red Zone first down!”

 

[troutrus]

Once upon a time, the clock stopped every time the ball went out of bounds and games were still shorter than today. Why? Television time outs. Soccer has no trouble generating revenue without TV time outs. Find other ways to generate the ad revenue: side line banner ads, digital ads projected on the field (like to yard to gain line), sponsored TV scoreboard and stats, nothing but commercials for halftime instead of talking heads. Shorten the game and you reduce the reasons for people to attend.

 

[Woodpecker]

Or give each coach two replays per game where any play at all can be reviewed. Win a challenge any you keep one for a max of three. Replay booth has 90 seconds max to review the play or call stands. “That’s a Rathskeller Red Zone first down!”

I don't understand capping the number of correct reviews. It seems to encourage making bad calls.

 

[PSUJam]

I don't understand capping the number of correct reviews. It seems to encourage making bad calls.