NCAA proposes changes to targeting, substitution rules in football

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by CT1

I don't think the actual snapping of the ball is what concerns the advocates of this rule. Many of the HUNH teams call their plays while at the line and IN POSITION to snap. Obviously, the defense can't risk substituting with a snap "imminent".

If the defense knows there won't be a snap until :29, they can plan their substitutions accordingly.

I get the concern, but the clock starts right after the play ends. Just hard to get the ball back and ready in that time depending on the play and where the play ends. It sounds like much to do about nothing. Granted I am not in love with this rule, and defenses already were given an opportunity to match substitutions when the offense made a substitution first. This already took a little more than 10 seconds even in those hurry up offenses. I do not think it would make that much difference either way.

Peace