Next year's points of emphasis--NCAAM

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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.