Other proposed rules from the NCAA include:
— Adding a 10-second runoff with less than a minute remaining in either half when the sole reason for the clock to stop is an injury. Calhoun said the intent is to prevent players from faking injuries to stop the clock.
— Establishing 3 seconds as the minimum amount of time required to be on the game clock in order to spike the ball to stop the clock.
— Allowing the use of electronic communication by the on-field officiating crew. Such devises were used successfully in an experiment in the Southeastern Conference. The equipment would not be required.
— Allowing the Big 12 to experiment with using an eighth official on the field in conference games. This official would be placed in the backfield opposite the referee and, according to Calhoun, would add another set of eyes to detect holding on the offensive line.
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Associated Press Writer Todd Dvorak contributed to this report.
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