New play clock for the refs to manage
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Yes, but probably give or take depending on the efficiency of the ref crew. If count starts immediately after ball is ruled dead, will be interesting to see how long it takes teams to get down the field, huddle up and snap ball after a long play.
I feel like this can be a huge advantage to a power running/Wing T team to really control the clock and keep the ball out of the hands of spread/hurry up teams. A 14 play 80 yrd drive using the clock could burn a whole quarter.
This will still be the case in some scenarios. Most of the time the 40 second clock will start when the covering official raises his arm signaling the end of the previous play. The timing rule was put in to play to create consistency in timing between downs
In a perfect world- yes. Most likely the defensive team would have at least one timeout left- possibly more. The old timing mechanics would probably chew up nearly 15 seconds before the ready for play whistle would be blown by the R giving the offense 25 seconds to snap. The old mechanics necessitated waiting for the players to unpile, spotting the ball and then the R's ready for play whistle. The new mechanic provides for the 40 sec. clock to start as soon as the previous play is blown dead- the difference will be negligible at best. The new mechanic takes the inconsistency of when the R blows the ready for play out of the equation. The new mechanic is patterned after the NFL and NCAA timing mechanics. The only difference will be that high school fields don't have in stadium play clocks. The BJ will handle this.
H.S. game clock stops momentarily for a first down while chains are moved , then referee will give a " silent wind" to start game clock again. R does not blow ready for play whistle on silent wind as 40 sec. play clock has already started with the completion of the last play. Chain crews will need to hustle- and if they are taking to long- R will go ahead and silent wind. Sounds a little confusing- but it really won't be. You could see some early game glitches while everyone gets on the same page- but hopefully not.
In the “heat,” depends on whether he tells the Box “be the first to my heel ” and let the gang catch up. If CG not set by second down he can whistle until they are. This is more common above HS where there’s a spot pole guy on the other side (if a sweep obliterates all on HL side.) BJs are buying new 40 sec with 5 sec buzzer watches as we converse.
seems like the 25 sec clock should be in effect after any clock stoppage, including first downs...
at least that is how I would interpret it.
at least that is how I would interpret it.
25 second clock comes into play after certain "administrative action". I.E. after penalty enforcement, timeouts, change of possession etc. A routine awarding of a first down falls under the 40 sec. clock.
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