Feel free to post your random football-related thoughts here.

A few of mine:

A few years ago the NCAA tried to shorten games by changing the timing rules. Among them was not stopping the clock after first downs. All the changes combined managed to cut the length of es by ten or 15 minutes. But now they've added the two-minute timeout at the end of each half, which has added about six minutes to the length of games (each timeout lasts about three minutes). I'm sure it was so TV could add commercials but it seems counterpoductive. Maybe they should follow b-ball's lead and give each team five timeouts per game, with a "use it or lose it" timeout in the first half.

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Interesting situation developing in the AAC. Army and Navy are both undefeated and are tied for first in the conference. They don't play each other until Dec 14th, the week after the AAC championship game, and it doesn't count toward the league standings. So, it's possible that they'll face each other for the AAC championship, then play each other again the next week. The second game would seem to have no affect on the CFP seeding, so One of them could get the G5 slot in the playoff then lose before the playoff starts.

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One thing I like about ESPN+ telecasts -- no political commercials. I haven't seen one on there yet. Saves wear and tear on my mute button. They run some on the regular ESPN channels. During the Pitt-Cincy game there was a spot opposing Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey. A race that's not particularly interesting to those of us outside of PA.

I’m wondering how many players can heal during this break. The new guys on the whole seem to be doing an adequate job, but we need all the depth we can get. How about Tyus? We need that guy.

By the way, Walker as a freshman has 24 tackles . 5 passes defended and an interception. That’s the best that I can remember for a freshman. Bowman , another freshman, has 14 tackles. Looks like we’ve got a couple good ones there.

You didn't specify COLLEGE football...

Unpopular opinion: the NFL is making scoring too easy for offenses. The college game isn't quite the same, but I'm sure it will follow suit with the NFL. I'd expect the "dynamic kickoff" sooner than later in college. The penalties that restrict a defenses ability to affect passing routes and timing is one thing, but I'm looking at field position and kicking. I'm not sure what the current rate is, but through Week 2, NFL kickers were hitting on 90% of field goals from 50+ yards. NINETY percent, 35/37. Add to that the new kickoff/touchback rules, with an endzone touchback coming out to the 30 yard line, and you're only asking teams to pick up roughly 30 yards to be in FG range. For me, the pendulum has swung too far to favor the offense. I heard a talking head discussing ways to make FG's more difficult, including reducing the ball pressure for kickers or modifying goal posts. For me, the logical first step is to return all touchbacks to the 20. Make offenses move the ball farther to get in range. I know offense is sexy and "sells," but I'd like to see an offense have to work a little harder to get in scoring range.

I'd add that rub routes/pick plays are getting a little out of hand. It's offensive pass interference, and teams are basically daring officials to make the call. They often don't. You're hard-pressed to see critical passing plays in both college and the NFL that don't involve a pick/rub.

Where will Walker be next season?

A) The Big Ten

or

B) The $EC

If they are making scoring so easy, why is scoring in the NFL decreased every year over the past 5 years?

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/NFL/scoring.htm

Yet another reason why Cosmo Kramer only follows Canadian football.

Football games take too damn long and have way too much boring non-action time. I used to roll my eyes at people upset over game length, but having 3 kids and a busy life, each trip to Athens I am amazed at how long I am in Peden and this past Saturday was no exception.

It is radical (and therefore would probably never happen), but I've proposed before that the play clock on 1st down stay the same, and allow teams to huddle and sub freely. But the play clock on 2nd & 3rd down be substantially short (forcing no huddle) and no substitutions allowed. 4th, given the decision needing made and whether to bring special teams in, you probably have to go to the full play clock as well. Maybe something like 40/20. It basically would make each set of downs it's own event and first downs being the reset opportunity. I would at least like to see them try it out in the USFL or XFL or whatever random league is out there.

The pitch clock in baseball has been incredibly successful and well received. It is the same amount of baseball in less time, with less boring frustrations and interruptions. The flow of the game is infinitely better. This would be the best way I can think of for football to replicate that.

Random Thoughts:
"I sure hope these tackles are ok. Jacob Dennsion deserves to be a healthy starter all year."
"I would love to see another receiver have a breakout game and take pressure off of Owen."
"Why don't they get the ball to Mason Williams more?"
"Is Adonis Williams going to play again this season and if so when?"
"Why hasn't Nolan McCormick touched the ball?"
"When did the cookie selection get so much better in the Endzone Club?"
"Is next season's QB on the roster?"

Does Collin Schlee have another year of eligibility? :)

Yeah - was a typo on the time….doh!