why does the clock keep running? I'm sure it used to stop but now it seems they changed the rule.
Did they change the rule or am I crazy?
2006-12-16 13:12:04 · 8 answers · asked by milkman24_99 4 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
they didn't change it.
In the 2nd or 4th quarter, after the 2 minute warning...if you run out of bounds with the ball or get a first down, the clock will stop
2006-12-16 13:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by panther_fan89 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rule has not changed however if the game is a landslide and both coaches agree the official can keep the clock running for safety reasons
2006-12-16 21:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by bigsatdaddy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It stops in college games. I don't really watch the NFL, but I found a history of rule changes that is very interesting.
http://www.sportsattic.com/araig/NflRulesHistory.htm
2006-12-16 21:24:01 · answer #3 · answered by stella4459 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it hasnt changed, the clock stops when the runner steps out of bounds. That's why at the end of the game when ever someone catches the ball they are always looking to get out of bounds.
2006-12-16 21:15:28 · answer #4 · answered by 90 civic 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
nope they havent changed it at all. the clock stops. end of game people run out of bounds for a reason not just to not get tackled.
2006-12-16 21:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by Nick A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they changed the rule, and a rule as "classic" as that, meaning such an integral part of the game since "God-knows-when", I can't imagine anyone crazy enough to change that rule. God Bless you.
2006-12-16 21:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they didnt change the rule, so I guess you are crazy. Good luck with that.
2006-12-16 21:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by Patrick C 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You're crazy.
2006-12-16 21:35:53 · answer #8 · answered by Georgie Smorgie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋