Michigan testing 16 minute halves

[scrounge]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

This is something that has appeared on the post season surveys from the NFHS more than once. I'd love to see the High School game move to halves.

I've never really understood why there are such strong opinions on this. I kinda like quarters, but never really thought it made much difference either way.

[mutantducky]

I like it. I would just want what Michigan wanted- the 18 minute halves. Or 17, add a couple of minutes to the game. It would still last about the same. Probably less so with fewer breaks.

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by mutantducky

I like it. I would just want what Michigan wanted- the 18 minute halves. Or 17, add a couple of minutes to the game. It would still last about the same. Probably less so with fewer breaks.

But there aren't fewer breaks -- they are giving each team an extra TO.

I can't believe you want to take away half the chances a kid has to make that buzzer beater they spend so much time practicing in the driveway!

[mutantducky]

and it takes away our buzzer beater calls. At least in California I think players are so used to doing quarters or halves, it really isn't going to make a difference. I doubt many would even notice the change

[SCalScoreKeeper]

We do quarters in CA with the shot clock

[Rich]

Wisconsin is playing 18 minute halves this year.....just like Minnesota has played for quite some time.

JV/FR are 16 minute halves. Thankfully, conferences and schools have been given the ability to reduce those times if they wish. The conference I assign is going with 14 minute halves, for example.

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by Rich

Wisconsin is playing 18 minute halves this year.....just like Minnesota has played for quite some time.

JV/FR are 16 minute halves. Thankfully, conferences and schools have been given the ability to reduce those times if they wish. The conference I assign is going with 14 minute halves, for example.

But the million-dollar question is, are your officials getting a pay increase commensurate with the increase in game time?