That suggestion doesn't actually shorten the game. Still 4 15 minute quarters. It just keeps the clock running after 1st downs except for final 2 minutes in each half. With all the hurry up + overall pace of the game I think it'd be a welcome change..NO x infinity! Don't do anything to actually shorten the game by changing the rules anymore. Enough of that has been done in the past.
I'm all for cutting out the network filler stuff (interviews/spotlights/food stories) and less commercials, but no more cutting the game. Leave it alone!!!
I agree. Tell the refs to go back to calling it like they see it instead of waiting for replay to "fix" things. Give the coaches one challenge per half in case there is a really big screw up. Make the replay official correct the call within one minute. If he needs more than one minute, then it isn't clear enough to overturn anyway. Make the call and get on with the game. I can't stand when there is a big play that could shift momentum and they take ten stinking minutes to do a replay. It really is an insane waste of time.YES YES YES. It seems like half the freaking game is "previous play under review" and at least an hour is wasted watching the ref stand on the field with his headset on EVERY OTHER PLAY. If half the game has to be reviewed then we need to hire competent refs.
Let's go with the NFL rules. Coaches get 2 reviews, if they are correct they get a third. Review every TD.I agree. Tell the refs to go back to calling it like they see it instead of waiting for replay to "fix" things. Give the coaches one challenge per half in case there is a really big screw up. Make the replay official correct the call within one minute. If he needs more than one minute, then it isn't clear enough to overturn anyway. Make the call and get on with the game. I can't stand when there is a big play that could shift momentum and they take ten stinking minutes to do a replay. It really is an insane waste of time.
That would be better, but I still think it is too many. Why review all TDs? Some are guys running into the end zone untouched, unless the guy is one of those idiots who thinks it is cool to drop the ball exactly at the same time as crossing the goal line. Most are clearly TDs, so I still say give them one per half or two per game. Keep track of officials who have calls overturned for disciplinary action if they have too many. That's how I would do it, and it would greatly improve the wasted time involved in games. As far as actual game time goes, though, they could increase the length of games if they wanted as far as I am concerned.Let's go with the NFL rules. Coaches get 2 reviews, if they are correct they get a third. Review every TD.