All articles tagged with #game rules
During a Thanksgiving Day game, a controversial timeout call raised questions about whether it was called before a false start. NFL officiating analyst Walt Anderson explained that officials rely on signals and cannot use instant replay to determine the sequence, and the league prefers officials to grant timeouts when in doubt, which may have influenced the decision in this case.
NFL EVP Troy Vincent suggests reconsidering onside kick rules due to low recovery success rates, despite increased kickoff returns, with potential discussions in the upcoming offseason based on season results.
Jeff Probst, host of 'Survivor,' revealed that while players can negotiate and bend some rules, they must always answer questions from him and the producers during the game. This rule is crucial for storytelling, as players can lie in their responses but must be truthful in private interviews with producers. Probst emphasized that ignoring questions is not an option, as it disrupts the game's narrative.
The MLB players' union has criticized the decision to shorten the pitch clock, stating that the conversations about the change were too brief and players had expressed concerns. The pitch clock, along with other game rules, was adopted ahead of the 2023 season and led to a significant reduction in game times. The union's executive director, Tony Clark, emphasized the need for more time for players to adjust to the clock and raised concerns about increased injury risk due to shorter recovery time for pitchers.