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re: Can anyone explain the clap rule?
Posted on 10/12/25 at 4:56 pm to Litigator
Posted on 10/12/25 at 4:56 pm to Litigator
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From AI & hope this helps:
Meanings of "cheek clapping"
Slapping buttocks: In a literal sense, it can mean slapping someone on the buttocks. This can be considered disrespectful or inappropriate depending on the situation.
Sexual intercourse: As slang, "clapping cheeks" can be a vulgar term for having sex or "buggering" someone, referring to the sound of buttocks hitting each other during intercourse.
Physical action: "Booty clapping" is a dance move that involves rhythmically clapping your own buttocks together. It can be a part of twerking or other dance styles.
Literal face slapping: The most literal meaning is striking someone's face, or cheek, with the palm of an open hand.
Defeat: In a more general slang sense, "to clap" can mean to defeat someone, which could be applied to "clapping their cheeks" in a fight.
It would be cool if some ladies figured out how to cheek clap where it songs like a song.
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Posted on 10/12/25 at 5:10 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Its a rule?
Posted on 10/12/25 at 5:14 pm to the808bass
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Clapping can be a penalty.
Clapping isn’t always a penalty.
Calling a TO isn't a penalty as long as you have one.
Calling a TO then say your were clapping also isn't a TO... apparently.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 5:17 pm to muttenstein
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Everybody clap your hands!
Posted on 10/12/25 at 5:22 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
I think it is called disconcerting signals in officials jargon. I think when they call it it’s treated as a delay of game. Someone can check me on that if I have it wrong. I think that’s the way it’s handled.
None of that had anything to do with this play though. Kirby wanted the timeout then saw a chance to save the timeout lol. Kirby pulled a fast one and got away with it lol.
None of that had anything to do with this play though. Kirby wanted the timeout then saw a chance to save the timeout lol. Kirby pulled a fast one and got away with it lol.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 5:33 pm to GreatPumpkin
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The fact that no one knows how to apply the rule makes me think it shouldn’t be a rule
It is clear. In 2025 defensive players can not clap on the field. Period. There is not judgment. If they clap it should be a 5 yard penalty.
College Football Rule Changes for 2025
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Disconcerting Signals
No player shall use words or signals that disconcert opponents when they are preparing to put the ball in play. No player may call defensive signals that simulate the sound or cadence of, or otherwise interfere with, offensive starting signals. New for 2025, the terms "move" and "stem" are reserved for defensive cadence and may not be used by the offense. The offense may use a "clap" as a starting signal and this signal may not be used by the defense
The “clap” rule is discussed at 2:20 mark.
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The defense can not clap. Period.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 5:43 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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Can anyone explain the clap rule?
Yes, its when the Lakers lose
Posted on 10/12/25 at 5:45 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
An STD
Posted on 10/12/25 at 6:04 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Do like Alabama and keep it in the family.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 6:08 pm to muttenstein
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Everybody clap your hands!
Posted on 10/12/25 at 6:13 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
It's technically illegal to do, BUT he clapped his hands when UGA linemen were standing up receiving an audible. That's probably why the refs didn't call it.
Besides, it is not Kirby's job to call penalties. A coach cannot stop the game (without being charged a timeout) to bitch at the refs. That's not how it works. Yet that is exactly what happened. UGA was not charged a TO and didn't receive a penalty. It was literally a case of Smart stopping the game and convincing the refs to give him a do over.
No, it had zero effect on the outcome. I am not arguing it did.
Besides, it is not Kirby's job to call penalties. A coach cannot stop the game (without being charged a timeout) to bitch at the refs. That's not how it works. Yet that is exactly what happened. UGA was not charged a TO and didn't receive a penalty. It was literally a case of Smart stopping the game and convincing the refs to give him a do over.
No, it had zero effect on the outcome. I am not arguing it did.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 6:29 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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But when is clapping supposed to be a penalty? That is the question.
When the defense does it. Bama used to do it until they made it a penalty, Alabama fan.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 6:36 pm to 19
Posted on 10/12/25 at 6:41 pm to 19
ha ha.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 7:40 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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Can anyone explain the clap rule?
Posted on 10/12/25 at 8:05 pm to SouthernInsanity
None of it had a bearing on the game whatsoever
Posted on 10/12/25 at 8:33 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Auburn should stop doing it
Posted on 10/12/25 at 8:35 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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Can anyone explain the clap rule?
Yeah, don’t stick your dick in anything from Louisiana and you should be fine.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 8:48 pm to 19
Lamar latrell ftw! This clapgate is going to eventually lead to timeout hankies being thrown on the field.
Posted on 10/12/25 at 8:49 pm to Dawg4Life47
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None of it had a bearing on the game whatsoever
Let's say there a targeting call against the actually wins... does that make the targeting call ok?
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