Interesting story from Rivals.com on the rule changes for the 2008 season. The biggest change is the 40 second play clock that will begin when the ball is ruled dead from the previous play. Great, all for it.
But, then of course the NCAA adjusts the rules for the last two minutes of play to where the clock starts on the snap of the ball in most circumstances (for example, if a ball carrier goes out of bounds).
So you spend 28 minutes trying to "speed the game up" and the last two minutes (which already drag as it is) slowing the game down. Wouldn't want those TV viewers to miss out on those last second drives. ESPN must be really really happy with this one. Is this the NCAA or the Arena Football League? How far away are we from holding being allowed during the last two minutes of each half so the TV viewers get to see more offense? You get my point.
Here's a thought: Have the same rules for all 30 minutes of each half.
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