New NCAA Clock Rules

[NickelDeuce]

Instructions to the play clock operator are crucial. On the long play you had Bob M., the play clock operator can hold the play clock for a couple of seconds. As soon as the guy gets tackled he doesn't have to immediately reset to 40 and start it. He must be deliberate not only on this play but every other play in the game. If the offense lolligags down the field I believe it's their problem, not ours.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by NickelDeuce

Instructions to the play clock operator are crucial. On the long play you had Bob M., the play clock operator can hold the play clock for a couple of seconds. As soon as the guy gets tackled he doesn't have to immediately reset to 40 and start it. He must be deliberate not only on this play but every other play in the game. If the offense lolligags down the field I believe it's their problem, not ours.

I don't see any rules justif'n for the play clock operator's judgement. I don't think you're going to delay the dead ball signal. And any inconsistency deliberately introduced by the play clock operator would be even worse IMO than the problem Bob M. stated, which is at least predictable.

Robert

[NickelDeuce]

You always tell the play clock operator of a 40/25 clock to be deliberate after the dead ball signal. If you're looking for a rule to justify that you're going to be looking for a long time.