New rules this year

[Hawkcub42]

I like the new rule on injuries. While not perfect it will help on the fake injuries.

Fake injury crackdown, overtime timeout limits headline college football rule changes set for 2025 season

Detailing the game's new rules for the upcoming campaign

www.cbssports.com

 

[F6n6]

I feel like this new rule will effect Penn State more than anybody

 

[rchawk]

I feel like this new rule will effect Penn State more than anybody

Mark Dantonio would not have cared for it at all.

 

[Pharcyded]

So, Iowa can't shift it's DL anymore. That seems like a stupid rule. Also, why do offenses get to clap to hike the ball with the D not clapping. Seems like teams who use the clap got what they wanted.

Defenses are now prohibited from using signals or words that mimic a quarterback's cadence. A quarterback can clap to initiate a play, but no defender may do so or otherwise simulate a snap count.

Defensive players within one yard of the line are also prohibited from making abrupt pre-snap movements designed to draw a false start. Likewise, offensive players who attempt to bait the defense with sudden motion will be flagged for a false start.

Also, the last rule listed in that article seems too subjective.

Finally, the definition of a defenseless player has been expanded to include anyone pursuing a loose ball. In those situations, opponents must play the football directly -- not target other players to gain position -- or risk a 15-yard penalty.

 

[r_desihawk]

So, Iowa can't shift it's DL anymore. That seems like a stupid rule. Also, why do offenses get to clap to hike the ball with the D not clapping. Seems like teams who use the clap got what they wanted.



Also, the last rule listed in that article seems too subjective.

the officials apparently practiced a year in advance by penalizing iowa for DL shift last year.

 

[Pharcyded]

the officials apparently practiced a year in advance by penalizing iowa for DL shift last year.

So does a full line shift right or left count in this scenario?

 

[Burghawk87]

So does a full line shift right or left count in this scenario?

Likely entirely up to the officials discretion. Eventually any and all motion will be disallowed. Players will be positioned by the coach before play begins by turning a dial and the field will vibrate.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Likely entirely up to the officials discretion. Eventually any and all motion will be disallowed. Players will be positioned by the coach before play begins by turning a dial and the field will vibrate.

Loved that game!

 

[QChawks]

can we still clap on the sidelines?

 

[NebIsIowasBigBro]

Likely entirely up to the officials discretion. Eventually any and all motion will be disallowed. Players will be positioned by the coach before play begins by turning a dial and the field will vibrate.

Definitely the most clever, intelligent post by an iowa fan on this or any other forum i’ve read.

 

[Passing Is For COMMIES]

Definitely the most clever, intelligent post by an iowa fan on this or any other forum i’ve read.

How’s it going BigBroHusker fan. Looks like you didn’t waste any time makin a new account.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

can we still clap on the sidelines?

Only above row 20.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Taken as a whole, I don't like the changes.

1. Faking injuries should be a penalty, but only after the ball is spotted? Weak.

2, Clear visors? Huh?

3. I don't like this rule. How do the refs know if it's a "designed" movement? "Defensive players within one yard of the line are also prohibited from making abrupt pre-snap movements designed to draw a false start. Likewise, offensive players who attempt to bait the defense with sudden motion will be flagged for a false start." Sounds like there will be a lot more pre-snap penalties, which I hate.

4. What's the deal with tablets?

 

[83Hawk]

Only above row 20.

And wearing gloves/mittens.

 

[LIV4GOD]

Taken as a whole, I don't like the changes.

1. Faking injuries should be a penalty, but only after the ball is spotted? Weak.

Yeah, worthless.