to defend the Baylor style of offense. It will happen. The wishbone was unstoppable for a few years, then someone figured out how to stop it--then it disappeared.
First, the quick-snap tempo needs to be addressed. It has the refs running around like a Chinese fire drill and keeps the replay booth from doing its job. I propose a 10 second period after the play ends until the ball can be snapped (except for the last 2 minutes). That will take away the offense's unfair advantage.
Next, I'd remove the rule that the DB has to be looking back. This is a huge disadvantage when you're trying to keep close to the WR without bumping into him.
Lastly, I would look at using a DB to play center field. So many TDs are on 40 yard balloons that a 6'4" DB could shut down if he played from a short-punt depth. Stopping that would cost Baylor probably 4 or more one-play TDs each game. It would also allow the other DBs to jump routes on the short stuff because they know if they are beat deep there is someone back there.
First, the quick-snap tempo needs to be addressed. It has the refs running around like a Chinese fire drill and keeps the replay booth from doing its job. I propose a 10 second period after the play ends until the ball can be snapped (except for the last 2 minutes). That will take away the offense's unfair advantage.
Next, I'd remove the rule that the DB has to be looking back. This is a huge disadvantage when you're trying to keep close to the WR without bumping into him.
Lastly, I would look at using a DB to play center field. So many TDs are on 40 yard balloons that a 6'4" DB could shut down if he played from a short-punt depth. Stopping that would cost Baylor probably 4 or more one-play TDs each game. It would also allow the other DBs to jump routes on the short stuff because they know if they are beat deep there is someone back there.
