Running Clock being proposed in WIAA Executive Assembly

[ref2coach]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

We can call it something else if it makes you feel better.

OK, How about "Enforced point spread reduction folly".

My real issue is the appearance that more and more people are willing to accept rules or laws to mandate "outcomes" in life as well as sport.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by ref2coach

OK, How about "Enforced point spread reduction folly".

My real issue is the appearance that more and more people are willing to accept rules or laws to mandate "outcomes" in life as well as sport.

Philosophically, I'm with you; I just don't think this particular hill is all that big of a deal. And the pragmatic benefits of the rule are worth it; I've had too many blow outs where I've had to nip stuff in the bud. If this tool helps get rid of some of that stuff, good.

As someone else an esteemed member ROCKYROAD pointed out, too, schools in states with a shot clock can't use the stall offense.

There are lessons available for kids on the losing end of these blowouts, but they aren't any better if the score is 110-5 instead of 72-3.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

As someone else pointed out

"Someone else"????

Thanks a lot...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

"Someone else"????

Thanks a lot...

Better?

[Scuba_ref]

Originally Posted by ref2coach

OK, How about "Enforced point spread reduction folly".

My real issue is the appearance that more and more people are willing to accept rules or laws to mandate "outcomes" in life as well as sport.

I think in these cases the outcome has been decided and the "Mercy Rule" is in place to get us out of there before something worse than a 40 point drubbing happens.