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Football Officiating => NCAA Discussion => Topic started by: InsideTheStripes on August 07, 2023, 07:57:24 PM

Title: 7-Man Mechanics Change
Post by: InsideTheStripes on August 07, 2023, 07:57:24 PM

Anyone know the rationale for flip flopping the B/U during kickoffs in 7-man games?

Title: Re: 7-Man Mechanics Change
Post by: bossman72 on August 07, 2023, 08:25:03 PM

Heard it was to get the U closer to the press box for ball exchange.

Title: Re: 7-Man Mechanics Change
Post by: ElvisLives on August 08, 2023, 06:31:31 AM

Quote from: bossman72 on August 07, 2023, 08:25:03 PM

Heard it was to get the U closer to the press box for ball exchange.

Makes sense, since the replacement ball always comes in from the press box side on changes of possession.