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There are several rules that exist in college football that people have voiced their grievances on or would like to see changed in some capacity.
For former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer, the “dumbest” rule that exists in college football doesn’t have anything to do with officiating decisions — it’s the “20-hour rule” that dictates how long coaches can spend around players.
“The 20-hour rule in ridiculous,” Dilfer said in an appearance on the On3 debut episode of LeverUp. “That a college coach gets only 20 hours a week to develop his players.”
Dilfer sees a lot of opportunity on the development front if the rule were to be abolished.
“If now you had all the time you needed to develop that player and they’re in your building, guess who the primary voice in their life is? Their coaching staff.”
It’s easy to see Dilfer’s point here with how players could grow, especially from a mental perspective, without restrictions like this in place. It will be interesting to see if any changes are made in this particular area at any point in the future as the college football landscape continues to evolve in a variety of ways.
Former Superbowl-winning QB Trent Dilfer (@DilfersDimes) explains the dumbest rule in college football…
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— On3 (@On3sports) September 1, 2022
Crissy covers SEC football news for Saturday Down South.
