Running Clocks

[pine curtain]

What are your thoughts on running the clock when the game is out of hand?

[Reagan]

37 minutes ago, pine curtain said:

What are your thoughts on running the clock when the game is out of hand?

Interesting concept.  Was is you thought on what would be considered out of hand?  

[pine curtain]

13 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Interesting concept.  Was is you thought on what would be considered out of hand?  

Out of hand is when the losing coach request the clock to run.

[purple reign]

it seems to me that the losing coach would already know beforehand that it would get out of hand and just forfeit. I'm not aware of anybody in college or pros that have the option of a running clock.

[myrecordwashorrible]

Not a fan of it, but it has its place.  Example, 2A D2 school suits up 15-18 kids and is down 40+ at half with 2 players injured.  Playing a "full" 2nd half benefits nobody and could end a season for some kids just enjoying being part of a team.  Heck, they could be getting demolished by the #1 team in the state and still have a legitimate playoff opportunity and could possibly win a 1st round game.  

Maybe a mercy rule for 2A could exist like it does for 6man. Who knows?  My mostly useless opinion since the question was posed. 

[89Falcon]

Without it you can prepare to see 100 point beat downs. There are frequent scenarios where teams are mentally/physically done and can no longer fight back. Injuries can happen in these scenarios. Also, there is no point in dragging out embarrassments for kids. 

[AggiesAreWe]

9 minutes ago, myrecordwashorrible said:

Not a fan of it, but it has its place.  Example, 2A D2 school suits up 15-18 kids and is down 40+ at half with 2 players injured.  Playing a "full" 2nd half benefits nobody and could end a season for some kids just enjoying being part of a team.  Heck, they could be getting demolished by the #1 team in the state and still have a legitimate playoff opportunity and could possibly win a 1st round game.  

Maybe a mercy rule for 2A could exist like it does for 6man. Who knows?  My mostly useless opinion since the question was posed. 

I think it has it's place as well.

I also think the coach that is on the losing end of things should determine if a running clock is used.