[2dog]

I like the rule. Not sure I like it dropped to 36 but there definitely needs to be a running clock rule. No one likes being blown out. Not the players, coaches, officials, parents or fans. The quicker the game is over the better for everyone involved. Players on the losing in are obvious out matched and this will prevent injuries. On the flip side why get a key player injured for the team who is up 40+. The change has nothing to do with people getting on these forums and complaining about blowouts. It’s all geared around safety and injury prevention. As far as getting the younger guys playing time, that’s what Monday night jv games and Thursday night freshmen games are for. If you have a good program with a lot of kids there’s no reason you can't fill a 10 game schedule for both freshmen and jv. When I saw the topic thread I thought for sure everyone would like the change. Blows my mind how many people and the silly responses that are against it.

Do you really believe that varsity playing time for younger kids has no value? Injuries are part of the game. You take that risk every time you strap on the pads. The only way to stop injuries is to stop playing the game. Would this make you happy? If cowards are allowed to take over and make the rules, football will cease to exist in just a few years.