NFL speaks regarding Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense

[HLin NC]

NCAA officials have ball mechanics too.

Much ado about nothing.

[scrounge]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

NCAA officials have ball mechanics too.

Much ado about nothing.

I doubt Kelly has near the influence over NFL referees as he did over Pac-12 ones though. He was incessantly whining and pushing refs to let them speed up. He won't have that kind of pull this year.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by scrounge

I doubt Kelly has near the influence over NFL referees as he did over Pac-12 ones though. He was incessantly whining and pushing refs to let them speed up. He won't have that kind of pull this year.

Might make it worth turning on the Eagles game to watch him whine.

Is the article saying "the officials will work at a regular pace outside the 2 minute drill, and will not hurry up just because the Eagles want"?

The reaction seems overblown. How did the college officials deal with Oregon's offense? Did they treat it like a 2 minute drill the whole time? How is this any different than the NFL?

[JRutledge]

This is what all coaches want. They want us to move faster for their benefit. I am sure in college officials did the same. I did not see them hustle any more than other teams. And I did see a lot of Oregon games over the last few year and I saw nothing unusual then what the NFL guys would likely do.

Peace

[Rob4092xx]

I have seen this attempted in HS. Key is to maintain control of the game and not let the offense dictate when the ball is set for play.

Walter D. Robinson Phoenix

[BktBallRef]

During last season, Oregon averaged 83 offensive plays per game.

In the Eagles first preseason game, the Eagles ran 89 offensive plays.

Much ado about nothing.

However, I do think this is the way to handle these hurry-ups offenses at all levels. Officials should dictate the pace of the game.