Rogers Redding has commented on similar plays in the past. The NCAA philosophy is this: Outside of 1 minute, the clock should start quickly. Essentially once the umpire has the football and is in the general vicinity of where the ball will be spotted. Inside 1 minute, when a team is running hurry-up, the starting of the clock should be slow and deliberate. This gives the umpire time to spot the ball and get out of the way before the clock starts again.
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