NCAA Rule Changes (Proposed)

[Kalle]

So, what happens if the kick is short? Is is treated just like a free kick? I.e., B can return? Ball is dead if it touches the ground in the end zone (untouched by B)? Ball is alive and legally recoverable by either team in the field of play? If unsuccessful, B gets the ball at the B-25?

I'l go on record as saying that the NCAA does not need this rule.

I guess we will see if NCAA will adopt NFL or NFHS rules for the fair catch free kick (assuming that they are different, I have no idea) or invent something of their own. FWIW my opinions to your questions are that a FCFK is just a FK that can score. If it does not score all rules pertaining to free kicks apply with the "exception" that team B fouls that would be enforced from the previous spot (or offsetting fouls) would obviously allow team A to either rekick or start a new series of downs after the penalty is enforced.. Anything else would be stupid.

[Ralph Damren]

So, what happens if the kick is short? Is is treated just like a free kick? I.e., B can return? Ball is dead if it touches the ground in the end zone (untouched by B)? Ball is alive and legally recoverable by either team in the field of play? If unsuccessful, B gets the ball at the B-25?

I'l go on record as saying that the NCAA does not need this rule.

It is treated just like a kickoff, same rules other than a field goal can be scored. Mechanics differ slightly, chains would be set to illustrate the 10 yard netural zone for the players. R & U are under the pipes to make the call. IMHO, this could be considered an "unicorn" rule, slightly behind that of the "pregnant fullback" (9-9-3). Probably on some officials' bucket list, as it was on mine  .

The only reason given was : Tp be the same as NFHS and NFL 

[bossman72]

Yeah with 8 man, you'd probably just put the CJ under the posts with the R.
In 7 man, you'd probably put the U under with the R.
Everyone else remains the same.