Fake injuries could cost teams timeout, penalty

The NCAA football rules committee has proposed charging teams with a timeout or penalty for players faking injuries well after plays during games, with a timeout to be charged when medical personnel evaluate players after the ball has been spotted and a delay-of-game penalty for teams without timeouts. This proposal, among others, aims to address the issue of faking injuries, with the SEC implementing guidelines and the rules committee suggesting losing timeouts for suspicious instances. Additional proposals include limiting timeouts in extended overtime periods and whistling kickoff returns dead when the return team signals a “T” with its arms, all aimed at improving game flow and fair play.

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