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re: The NCAA rules committe is retarded
Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:53 pm to polydorr
Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:53 pm to polydorr
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but it would affect us somewhat.
It was extremely rare that we got a play off in 10 seconds. Auburn doesn't work like that. We run a NH, not a HUNH. On occasion we do HUNH but it is very rare. I can only remember a few times that we actually got the ball snapped before 10 seconds. Gus gets the boys up to the line, makes the adjustments and then runs the play.
I know that you know this but I don't think you are thinking about how much time runs off the clock while we are getting set and adjusting.
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Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:56 pm to AU03ALUM
I agree with that but what is the difference in waiting until 8 seconds to go to the line and make our adjustments. It will basically be the same thing. Also, the offense will not change. Getting subs in on the defense isn't going to mean they can stop what we do. It's up to the players on defense to make the right read.
ETA: how many times are we lined up and ready to go before 10 seconds? Not a lot.
ETA: how many times are we lined up and ready to go before 10 seconds? Not a lot.
This post was edited on 2/13/14 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:58 pm to AU03ALUM
quote:It was a good amount more than a few times. We'd run 4-5 of the same play in a row and snap it within 10 seconds on some drives. It's the threat that we can snap the ball quickly that helps Malzahn's offense perform at a high efficiency w/o allowing the defense to substitute.
I can only remember a few times that we actually got the ball snapped before 10 seconds.
Herb Hand made the best argument for this rule to be turned down. He said what if a team has the ball down 14 with 5:30 left to go in the game.. why should the offense have to wait 10 seconds to snap it if they don't have 10 seconds to spare and its not under the 2 minute mark yet.
Posted on 2/13/14 at 2:59 pm to AU03ALUM
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It was extremely rare that we got a play off in 10 seconds.
No doubt, but in its ideal form Gus' offense would be doing it way more often. It's part of the thought pattern of our players.
And like I said, the biggest part of this is allowing other coaches to come and change rules that are inconvenient for them. Saban shouldn't have free reign to do that.
(And I don't care how involved Bielema is, he is playing second fiddle to Nick.)
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