Rules- things we ordinary citizens live by on a daily basis. When the traffic light signal is red, all drivers know to stop because it is not their turn to go. However, many choose not to abide by nor follow other rules or laws regarding the speed limit. Why, might you ask, do citizens approach speed limit laws with such lax attitudes? Because some people feel speed limit laws are STUPID! Many people are in a hurry to get somewhere, and expect that even if they speed, they won’t get caught. Many avid sports fans feel the same way about the rules and regulations inside the NCAA. Many broken rules inside college football go unnoticed, just like speeders on the road who never get caught. However, it is only a matter of time until the wrongdoer gets caught red handed and has to pay the price.
The rule in college football stating "a coach cannot go down past a certain sideline” is dumb, plain and simply. The coach is the main man in charge; he has a big responsibility of leading and driving his team to success. However, this stupid rule hinders the coach from fully carrying out his job. This encumbers the coach from offering his players helpful tips from the sideline before an important play. That is why, overall, this rule limiting where the coach can stand on the field, is stupid and useless.
Another worthless rule in the college football spectrum is the celebration penalty. This rule is described as "Any delayed, excessive, prolonged or choreographed act by which a player (or players) attempts to focus attention upon himself (or themselves)"; in addition, Rule 9-2, Article 1(a)(2) asserts that "After a score or any other play, the player in possession immediately must return the ball to an official or leave it near the dead-ball spot." How ridiculous does that even sound? It is like telling children to go to sleep early on Christmas Eve and not wait up for Santa; it is impossible. The idea of Santa is too exciting just like scoring a touchdown for a football player is quite the excitement. Who are the refs to say they cannot celebrate? This rule states that if the referees feel as if the team is celebrating too excessively, then that team receives a penalty of fifteen yards. Who are the refs to say that a team engaging in jubilation after a winning play should be penalized for it? I strongly disagree with this frowned upon rule.
The last rule that comes to mind when thinking about stupid rules of the NCAA are the recruiting regulations. This is ineffective because coaches always manage to skirt around this recruiting rule. The end goal is something you want really badly; whether it be snagging the best player or getting to your destination fast on a trip by speeding, you are still breaking the rules. However, in order to reach that ultimate goal, you place important things on the line whether it is a coach’s reputation or solely your own safety. Speeding and recruiting rules are among the most commonly infracted rules and laws around.
The rule in college football stating "a coach cannot go down past a certain sideline” is dumb, plain and simply. The coach is the main man in charge; he has a big responsibility of leading and driving his team to success. However, this stupid rule hinders the coach from fully carrying out his job. This encumbers the coach from offering his players helpful tips from the sideline before an important play. That is why, overall, this rule limiting where the coach can stand on the field, is stupid and useless.
Another worthless rule in the college football spectrum is the celebration penalty. This rule is described as "Any delayed, excessive, prolonged or choreographed act by which a player (or players) attempts to focus attention upon himself (or themselves)"; in addition, Rule 9-2, Article 1(a)(2) asserts that "After a score or any other play, the player in possession immediately must return the ball to an official or leave it near the dead-ball spot." How ridiculous does that even sound? It is like telling children to go to sleep early on Christmas Eve and not wait up for Santa; it is impossible. The idea of Santa is too exciting just like scoring a touchdown for a football player is quite the excitement. Who are the refs to say they cannot celebrate? This rule states that if the referees feel as if the team is celebrating too excessively, then that team receives a penalty of fifteen yards. Who are the refs to say that a team engaging in jubilation after a winning play should be penalized for it? I strongly disagree with this frowned upon rule.
The last rule that comes to mind when thinking about stupid rules of the NCAA are the recruiting regulations. This is ineffective because coaches always manage to skirt around this recruiting rule. The end goal is something you want really badly; whether it be snagging the best player or getting to your destination fast on a trip by speeding, you are still breaking the rules. However, in order to reach that ultimate goal, you place important things on the line whether it is a coach’s reputation or solely your own safety. Speeding and recruiting rules are among the most commonly infracted rules and laws around.
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