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DIII coaches sound off on proposed clock rules

Feb 23, 2023, 3:24 PM

Division III coaches sound off with their opinions on the proposed NCAA rule changes and are concerned that speeding up the game will cause more injuries and player safety concerns at their level.

DIII coaches sound off on proposed clock rules

A report surfaced from Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger earlier this week that the NCAA is looking to implement four rule changes intended to speed up the time of the game.

Two of the four proposed rule changes caught the eye, and ire, of Division III coaches. One likely change is continuing to run the clock after first downs except for inside of two minutes during either half. The other change is running the clock following an incomplete pass once the referee spots the ball for the next down.

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