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Originally posted by tpaul
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Once I got used to the NFL timing rules, I really like them. I am the R, and love not having to blow the RFP on most plays. The 40-25 second clock is a really nice way to go cuz it adds much more consistency to the timing from one play to the next.
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Yes, that timing is nice...
MJT, My question for you then (I am not solid on NFL rules) is what about 4-3-10; "There shall be no unusual action or inaction during the last two minutes of the half to conserve time.
Penalty of 5 yards for delay and 10 second reun off of the clock.
In Rams Time play they are fumbling OOBs to conserve time. I do understand if they have a TO they can use it instead of the 10 second run off...?
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I read that as well, Thomas, but in 4-3-10 it gives some examples, including Bwd Pass OOB's, but says in the end, "and any other intentional
foul that causes the clock to stop." Now the "foul" part is what make me wonder if it falls under 4-3-10. However when it discusses IG and IFP it says in both cases is says "with the intent to conserve time." So I would assume that if the FFumble in your opinion was "intentional" with the intent to conserve time, you could do have the 5 yard penalty from the spot of the fumble, a 10 second run off, and start the clock on the RFP.
The best part is the game can end during the 10 second run off, and that would be a great rule to add to NF and NCAA in my opinion. It eliminates the offense gaining an advantage in the last minute.
I am going to email this senario to a current NFL official I keep in contact with, and see if he agrees we could have a 10 second run off. It may be a few days, as he does not check his email that often. I'll let you know what I find out.