Coach Muschamp's stance on HUNH proposal

Q: A proposed rule change that would force offenses to wait for 10 seconds to run off the play clock before snapping the ball has generated a lot of controversy. How would you vote on the potential rule change?

A: "My honest opinion is I think it's comical for everyone to come out either for it or against it and say this is what's best for college football. Because it's really not what's best for the game, but it's what's best for your interest. I did a study two years ago on when is the ball being snapped. On average each game, four to six plays on average were snapped before 30 seconds. So we're talking about four to six plays in a game. We're not talking about half the game. My point being, is what does it really change? I could care less about the rule. The only thing I will say is the administration of the game for the officials is very difficult.

"Example, an offensive team gets a first down. The ball is being snapped before they even set the chains for the next first down. Is that good for the game? I don't think so. Those things as far as administration for the officials is very difficult and my conversations with [SEC head of officials] Steve Shaw and some of the officials I'm friends with. It becomes very difficult for them to get their eyes where they're supposed to be and execute their jobs. I don't think that's good for the game. So would it be good to have a little slower tempo for the game without slowing down these teams? Sure. But whatever we compromise on, I'll be fine either way."

-Orlando Sentinel