Blowout

[ElvisLives]

I am the last person on the planet to condone clock running. Home team runs back the 3rd period opening kickoff for a TD, to make the score 50-something to nothin' (and not that close). Game clock did not stop on the TD, and did not stop until 0:00 (4), except between the 3rd and 4th periods. Escort knocked on our door at 8:20pm, to take us back to the field for the second half. We were nearly back to the dressing room at 8:53 (game over).
I hated it, but it was 'directed' by the opposing coaches, and was necessary.

But, I did get home early.

   

[Kalle]

Do you have stricter period shortening rules than NCAA? You could always suggest five minute quarters instead of running clock.

[ElvisLives]

Do you have stricter period shortening rules than NCAA? You could always suggest five minute quarters instead of running clock.

There are no period shortening rule exceptions for UIL football. Officially, they follow Rule 3, in that regard. This was something 'directed' by the coaches, and everyone were happy with just running the clock. No need to complicate anything. Yeah, officially, the clock was under our direction, but once we knew what they wanted, we just let it happen.

[Etref]

Like I noted in another thread, sometimes we do what we gotta do!

[JasonTX]

...five minute quarters instead of running clock.

Can I take both?   

[Kalle]

Can I take both?   

Here in Finland we actually can get both (at the lower levels) Never had a coach request that, though, usually the automatic running clock after a 35 point score difference is enough.

[Txgarza]

There are no period shortening rule exceptions for UIL football. Officially, they follow Rule 3, in that regard. This was something 'directed' by the coaches, and everyone were happy with just running the clock. No need to complicate anything. Yeah, officially, the clock was under our direction, but once we knew what they wanted, we just let it happen.

According to rule 3 section 2 under timing adjustments. Before the game starts playing time may be shortened by the referee.

[ElvisLives]

According to rule 3 section 2 under timing adjustments. Before the game starts playing time may be shortened by the referee.

That’s right. As I said, there are no UIL exceptions to the period shortening provisions of NCAA Rule 3.

[clearwall]

There might not be, but who's really going to complain about it? Nothing good can come from keeping it running. I've always been annoyed that the UIL doesnt adopt some kind of mercy rule in football. I dont think it needs to necessarily be the 6-man rule (end the game in the 2H when the score is more than a 35 pt differential IIRC) but maybe at 28 or 30 points, run the clock and don't stop it until it's within a TD.

[TxKeith]

UIL should adopt mercy rule like what TAPPS already has in place.  In second half at the point one team is 40 or more points ahead you have a running clock for second half.  Only stoppage is for a team called time out or injury time out.