Another NCAA brilliant rule on the number of headsets in use.

Redwood Forrest · May 13, 2018

The NCAA approved a rule limiting the number people who can communicate through headsets during a game to 20 per team, including 15 coaches. Headsets used for game operations, security, or medical do not count among the 20 for a team.

https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa-rule-limits-football-teams-20-people-headsets-213031940--ncaaf.html

This seems to be another one of those unenforceable rules that committees come up with. I foresee a few problems with this. First there is the need for someone to watch the other teams press box while keeping an eye on the sideline at the same time. Then what if one person takes off his headset and hands it to the 21st person--that is still just 20 people on headsets. And then there is that medical tent to hide in and talk football.

Just one more example of power gone mad. Lets make a rule no one can enforce and pretend we did awesomeness.

T Bone · May 13, 2018

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just another case of the ncaa trying to justify itself..................

Tideflyer · May 13, 2018

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Now why on God`s green earth....

Tidewater · May 13, 2018

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Tideflyer said:
Now why on God`s green earth....

Just the other day I was watching a college football game and I thought to myself, "You know, the thing ruining college football is that there are 21 people on headsets..."

CraigD · May 13, 2018

Bama must’ve had 21 or 22 people on headsets this past season, so they had to pass a rule to cut that out

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crimsonaudio · May 13, 2018

I'm actually surprised this wasn't already a rule.

CullmanTide · May 13, 2018

What is this, the 7th, 8th Saban rule? I've lost count.

rgw · May 13, 2018

I truly can't wait for the College Football League to happen when the power five breaks off from NCAA football.

Bazza · May 13, 2018

Just out of curiosity.......who should wear a headset during a game?

I'm assuming the head coach (1) plus all assistant coaches (13).

That leaves 6 more, right?

Who gets those headsets?

teamplayer · May 13, 2018

crimsonaudio said:
I'm actually surprised this wasn't already a rule.

I was also surprised, and I'm surprised that they allow that many.

B1GTide · May 13, 2018

Bazza said:
Just out of curiosity.......who should wear a headset during a game?

I'm assuming the head coach (1) plus all assistant coaches (13).

That leaves 6 more, right?

Who gets those headsets?

I would assume specific game situation analysts. Say, 3rd down and x distance to go, you have an analyst who has studied their tendencies.

UAEE93 · May 13, 2018

15 for coaches, 4 for players, 1 non coach, like play charter.

From another story: “In addition, one communication technician in the team area and one more in the coaches’ booth may be allowed to monitor the coaching headsets to address any technical issues that may arise.”

https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...its-teams-to-using-20-headsets-during-a-game/

I thought anyone could listen, the old rule limits the number who can talk.

Bazza · May 13, 2018

B1GTide said:
I would assume specific game situation analysts. Say, 3rd down and x distance to go, you have an analyst who has studied their tendencies.

That's what i was thinking. So two analysts.....one for offense...one for defense?

That leaves 4 more.

MN-Tide · May 13, 2018

Does this rule apply to all teams, or just to Alabama?

DzynKingRTR · May 13, 2018

I am not going to bother to read any article on this so what is the punishment for having 21 headsets? Vacated games?

Tidewater · May 13, 2018

DzynKingRTR said:
I am not going to bother to read any article on this so what is the punishment for having 21 headsets? Vacated games?

No. If a school has 21 people on headsets, then the letters forming the acronym of their school are stricken from the English alphabet. If UA breaks the rule, the letters "U" and "A" are stricken from the English alphabet.

Redwood Forrest · May 13, 2018

I suppose the brain trust at NCAA does not know about the newest tech advancement called cell phones. I think coaches and analists already have them. Number 21 thru 35 will use them.

mrusso · May 13, 2018

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Tidewater said:
Just the other day I was watching a college football game and I thought to myself, "You know, the thing ruining college football is that there are 21 people on headsets..."

You know, I've often said the same thing. This should make the game much more enjoyable now. #waytogoncaa

Elefantman · May 13, 2018

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The NCAA has hired a new compliance officer to enforce this rule:

Redwood Forrest · May 14, 2018

If we turn ourselves in will it be one of those "minor violtions" that amount to nothing, or will it be a MAJOR problem like textbooks?

Another NCAA brilliant rule on the number of headsets in use.

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