Any other rule changes you like to see

[joseephuss]

At one time wasn't it a rule that once a QB put his hands under center he could not mover away from center without the ball or it would be a false start?

That would be a rule that could impact Manning, but I am sure he could find a way to work around it effectively. Not that I am condoning a new rule or any new rules at this point. Let them play.

 

[Yeagermeister]

At one time wasn't it a rule that once a QB put his hands under center he could not mover away from center without the ball or it would be a false start?

That would be a rule that could impact Manning, but I am sure he could find a way to work around it effectively. Not that I am condoning a new rule or any new rules at this point. Let them play.

I don't remember that rule. It would keep the qb from being able to change the play.

 

[casmith07]

Time outs should only be able to be called inside 5 seconds on the play clock by the kicking team on a field goal attempt. If the defending team calls a timeout inside 5 seconds on the play clock prior to a field goal attempt, a 5 yard penalty shall be assessed, the result of which will be determined based upon the down and distance.

For example:

Team A lines up for a field goal on 4th and 3. Team B calls a time out with 2 seconds left on the play clock. The five yard penalty gives Team A a first down.

 

[Longboysfan]

Coach comes on the field other than to throw the red flag - 15 yards......

I'm sick and tired of seeing Caughlin running 5 to 10 yards onto the field to complain.

Brings the game into disrespect.

 

[joseephuss]

I don't remember that rule. It would keep the qb from being able to change the play.

No, it would keep the QB from changing the play by using hand signals. He could still use his voice. I was not sure if this rule ever existed or not. Maybe it was just one of those playground rules in my area or perhaps my mind is once again failing me. It happens.

 

[Established1971]

This is pretty radical, Im not even 100% sure I want this, but......

The idea of not advancing turnovers, or at least fumbles seems logical to me.
I know it takes an exciting element away but these guys spend their lives practicing throwing, running, blocking, shedding blocks, covering, tackling etc but so many games are decided on the happenstance of how this odd shaped ball bounces. And to compound it there is the happenstance of who is or isnt standing in their way from wherever they are to the end zone. Yes I know they practice loose ball drills and such, but it seems to me that maybe it is more logical and more in line with the basics of how the game is played to just change possesion and bring the offense in. I dont really follow college football, dont they do that with interceptions?

 

[Established1971]

I dont like the rule change where on missed FG's they give the ball to the other team where it was kicked and not the line of scrimmage. I would like that rule to be reverted. I suppose they installed the rule to encourage continuing drives (and hopefully get a touchdown) over going for the field goal. I don't think those 7 or 8 yards are earned by the other team, why give it to them? If a QB drops back 5 yards and throws an incompletion of 4th down, the defense does not get the ball at the spot where he throw his pass attempt. They get it at the line of scrimmage. Dumb rule I think, change it back.

 

[casmith07]

This is pretty radical, Im not even 100% sure I want this, but......

The idea of not advancing turnovers, or at least fumbles seems logical to me.
I know it takes an exciting element away but these guys spend their lives practicing throwing, running, blocking, shedding blocks, covering, tackling etc but so many games are decided on the happenstance of how this odd shaped ball bounces. And to compound it there is the happenstance of who is or isnt standing in their way from wherever they are to the end zone. Yes I know they practice loose ball drills and such, but it seems to me that maybe it is more logical and more in line with the basics of how the game is played to just change possesion and bring the offense in. I dont really follow college football, dont they do that with interceptions?

Only if the player goes to the ground when he makes the interception. In college football there is no "down by contact". If you fall down, you're down.

 

[KJJ]

There's alot of rules I don't like but the league needs to do away with the tuck rule it's a FUMBLE! The spot foul on PI's needs to be looked at. I'm okay with a spot foul if the DB mugs the receiver before the ball arrives but it's ridiculous to have a 50 yard change in field position off of some little tick tack call where there was hardly any contact. They should have a 5 yard automatic first down for routine PI calls and a spot foul or 15 yard infraction when receivers get mugged. It shouldn't be difficult to make a judment between the two fouls. No call can change a game more than a spot foul down the field on a PI. It's the most damaging penalty in football. It's not fair for a team to be able to move 40 yards down the field on a 3rd down play because of some tick tack judgment call. What makes it even worse is the call can't be reversed with instant replay if it's an obvious blown call.

 

[casmith07]

There's alot of rules I don't like but the league needs to do away with the tuck rule it's a FUMBLE! The spot foul on PI's needs to be looked at. I'm okay with a spot foul if the DB mugs the receiver before the ball arrives but it's ridiculous to have a 50 yard change in field position off of some little tick tack call where there was hardly any contact. They should have a 5 yard automatic first down for routine PI calls and a spot foul or 15 yard infraction when receivers get mugged. It shouldn't be difficult to make a judment between the two fouls. No call can change a game more than a spot foul down the field on a PI. It's the most damaging penalty in football. It's not fair for a team to be able to move 40 yards down the field on a 3rd down play because of some tick tack judgment call. What makes it even worse is the call can't be reversed with instant replay if it's an obvious blown call.

Pass interference should be 15 yards unless it occurs in the endzone.

 

[casmith07]

Not a new rule but a reversal of a current one. Get rid of the 5 yard stuff with the wr....Bring back bump and run all over the field....make these pansy wrs earn a catch. WR's have it too easy....man up

I agree 1,000,000% with this as well.

 

[KJJ]

Pass interference should be 15 yards unless it occurs in the endzone.

I would be okay with a 15 yard penalty on all PI calls. I've seen too many teams get out of a deep hole by having their QB throw one deep hoping for a PI call. That's the strategy on that play go deep and hope for a call.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Use technology to mark the football instead of the refs.

I have thought about this too! Football has become hi-tech, mics in helmets, a camera on a wire, billion dollar stadiums ...yet we measure the outcome with a stick. Put a device in the football, use the same technology as the yellow lines done on the screen. We can put a man on the moon but we can’t do this?

 

[bbgun]

No more "half the distance to the goal line" penalties inside the red zone. If there's enough yards, enforce the entire penalty. If you're at the 8 yard line and commit a hold or personal foul, put the ball at the one.

 

[pgreptom]

The OP said to give 10 seconds from the time you break the huddle to snap the ball - then complained about how fast the game goes..?

 

[KJJ]

Use technology to mark the football instead of the refs.

I doubt technology has advanced near enough to do that. Especially in piles where bodies are all over each other all you can do is make a judgement on where the ball should be marked. You have to make a judgment on forward progress and that can only be done visually.

 

[THUMPER]

I doubt technology has advanced near enough to do that. Especially in piles where bodies are all over each other all you can do is make a judgement on where the ball should be marked. You have to make a judgment on forward progress and that can only be done visually.

You can put a small sensor on each end of the ball that will not weigh enough to effect it in flight but can be accurately measured.

 

[Doomsday101]

In games where the Cowboys are trailing I think more time should be added to the game clock. :laugh2:

 

[KJJ]

You can put a small sensor on each end of the ball that will not weigh enough to effect it in flight but can be accurately measured.

How do you plan on keeping the sensor from being damaged and maintaing their accuracy from all the pounding balls take during games professor? lol Helmets slam into balls they get spiked after TD's. Think about it.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

How do you plan on keeping the sensor from being damaged and maintaing their accuracy from all the pounding balls take during games professor? lol Helmets slam into balls they get spiked after TD's. Think about it.

You have a number of footballs with it and it’s only one game. And after a quick google search, the technology is already in place: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08352/935526-66.stm

Also, soccer is working on the technology. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...ech-football-tells-referees-crossed-line.html