Play clocks?

[purple75gold]

With ESPN starting to show some high school games i've noticed that other states have an on field play clock. I was wondering why Tennessee does not do the same. I know it would cost some money to put the clocks in but it would also erase a lot of on field confusion.

[skeebob]

And we don't we have instant replay? That would erase a lot of those bad calls we have every week.

 

It is soooooo frustrating to sit in the stands and see the replay on the Jumbotron and not be able to have bad calls reversed.

Edited October 26, 2004 by skeebob

[NoDoubt]

With ESPN starting to show some high school games i've noticed that other states have an on field play clock.  I was wondering why Tennessee does not do the same.  I know it would cost some money to put the clocks in but it would also erase a lot of on field confusion.

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I do think a play clock would be good. A lot of the refs won't start the arm count during the last few seconds. You could probably get Coke or Pepsi to include one for free if they could put their logo on there somewhere.

[cbg]

Unless things have changed, Texas high schools do not use the National Federation rules for high school football. It is my understanding that they use NCAA Division 1 rules which would require a 25 second clock to be on the field. The thing that I have noticed about high school officials is that they make little if any extra effort in the the last few minutes of a game to get the ball marked and allow the play to start quickly. Watch any NCAA or NFL game and see how fast they spot the ball so that the play can begin. The only way to run a 2 minute offense in Tennessee high school football and go 80+ yards is to throw the ball where the receiver can get out of bounds. If the QB is sacked or the receiver is tackled in bounds you will loose 30-45 seconds most of the time due to a lack of hustle on the officials part in getting the ball spotted and allowing the next play to begin.

[Purple & Gold Standard]

I have seen some high school games in Florida,during vacations..is that sick??? ,and they use a play clock...It would help to have it.......

[addictedtosports.com]

Warren Co. in Tennessee has a play clock.

[shaggyJ]

Warren Co. in Tennessee has a play clock.

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of all the schools to have one why warren co.???

[makearun]

Tullahoma has one. WOW!! It is nice to look up and know how much time is left to get the play off!!! I am for it.

[hillwood96]

Tullahoma does too, Hillwood's regular clock looks like it is about to fall apart.

[tk6under]

Coffee County has play clocks on the field. I guess it's up to each school as to whether you want to put the money out for one or not. I am not sure, but I believe the quarterback club supplied them for Coffee Co

[KTownJackets]

wow, that would be nice. I hate to see when the other team has the ball and just sits on it for like 30-45 seconds and the refs do nothing about it. Im all for it!!!

[GTfootball_07]

Moore County has them in each of their end zones.