Bet the under....

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  1. Motorcity Gator

    Motorcity Gator Well-Known Member

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    The new timing rules are out and I agree with Dodd that scoring will be down in the NCAA this year and I don't like it.

    The NFL is the NFL and frankly some games like 20-17 are way too compact and almost predictable.

    I like the wildness and unpredictability of the college game and prefer the 34-31 barnburners....

    http://dennis-dodd.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6270202/9707546
     
    Motorcity Gator, Aug 4, 2008
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  2. gipper

    gipper Well-Known Member

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    Out of curiosity, are they still stopping the clock after a first down? That has led to more plays in colleges than the pros.
     
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  3. Gator Bill

    Gator Bill Well-Known Member Administrator

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    I think the clock is still stopped after a first down gipper. I haven't read where that was dropped.
     
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  4. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    I agree, I like the college game and don't think we should be trying to make it more like the NFL.

    Terry
     
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    gipper Well-Known Member

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    Ever been to a D-2 or 3 game. They're played in about 2 1/4 hrs. It's the same game with the same rules. They big problem is that there aren't any TV timeouts. What is happening is that TV is finding college games too long. They blame the rules instead of the real culprit, themselves. The NCAA is doing their bidding, shortening the game by the rules so that TV can have all their breaks. Money once again talks.
     
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  6. IrishCorey

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    Give that man the big dollie

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