April 9, 2008
GAME FORMAT
GAME CLOCK
- There will be two 30-minute halves with a running clock.
- Clock stoppages will occur only due to injuries or timeouts.
- Normal clock rules will apply to the last two minutes of each half.
TIMEOUTS
- Each team will be allowed three timeouts per half.
HALFTIME
- Halftime will last 20 minutes.
COIN TOSS
- A coin toss will occur Wednesday, April 16 to determine jersey color, sidelines and locker room for the offense and defense.
- There will be a ceremonial coin toss at the beginning of the Blue-Gold game to determine which end zone the defense will defend.
OTHER RULES
- Players in red jerseys must be tagged off with two hands to be down. All other players are live.
- Each possession to start a half, following a score or after a defensive stop will begin on the 35-yardline. If the ball is punted, then the drive will begin from the spot of the return.
- There will not be any kickoffs.
- A scoring point system will determine the winner of the game.
POINT 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 |