Spring Game Format Different for ’08

The annual Blue-Gold game will be a little bit different this year.  Here is a quick overview of how the game will be played.

Gameplay: There will be two 30 minute halves with a running clock.  Only injuries or timeouts will stop the clock other than in the final two minutes of each half.  In the final minute, normal clock rules apply.

Timeouts: Each team gets 3 timeouts per half.

Halftime: 20 minutes

Coin Toss: Jersey color, sidelines, and lock rooms will be determined by a coin toss on Wednesday, April 16.  There will also be a ceremonial

Other Rules:

• Everyone will be live for tackling except players in red (presumably only QBs) who will be ruled down after they are touched by a defender with two hands.
• No kickoff or punt returns – each possession will start at the 35 yard line.

Scoring System:

• OFFENSE
• 1st Down 1 point
• Explosive Play
• (10-yard rush/20-yard pass) 2 points
• Field Goal 3 points
• Touchdown 6 points
• Extra Point 1 point
• 2-point Conversion 2 points
• Blocked Punt 3 points

• DEFENSE
• Defensive Stop 2 points
• Sack 2 points
• 3 and Out 3 points
• Missed Field Goal 3 points
• Turnover 6 points
• Turnover for Touchdown 10 points
• Missed Extra Point 1 point
• Missed 2-point Conversion 2 points
• Blocked Field Goal 3 points