Next year's points of emphasis--NCAAM

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by RedAndWhiteRef

Because doesn't the rulebook say that bench personnel are allowed to stand up to applaud a good play but then immediately sit back down? That doesn't happen anymore. Everyone's faking heart attacks or pretending to reel in a giant fish.

I don't have my book handy. What's the actual wording or rule reference?

Though I can't quote the college rule specifically...for the moment I'm pretty sure it doesn't specifically outlaw choreographed celebrations (like the NFL does). I can see why these celebrations rub people the wrong way and why some would like to see them curtailed...but to me it doesn't make a difference. So long as the celebrations aren't unsporting, no need to penalize.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by bas2456

Though I can't quote the college rule specifically...for the moment I'm pretty sure it doesn't specifically outlaw choreographed celebrations (like the NFL does). I can see why these celebrations rub people the wrong way and why some would like to see them curtailed...but to me it doesn't make a difference. So long as the celebrations aren't unsporting, no need to penalize.

Here's the wording...

All bench personnel shall remain seated on the bench while the ball is live, except...to spontaneously react to an outstanding play, immediately sitting down on the bench afterwards.

As it's phrased now a team could receive a bench technical because the Monmouth-esqe response isn't really spontaneous and the players don't sit down immediately. However, I'm sure those that make the rules also realize this is entertainment.