re: 2, then 1.5, then 1, then .5, then -0 Game Over

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The clock had 3 seconds on it when the referee started the clock. The ball was snapped with 2 seconds or less. NCAA rule says you cannot spike the ball with less than 3 seconds on the clock. Play should not have been allowed

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Not exactly. Here's the rule:

Rule 3: Periods, Time Factors and Substitutions
Section 2. Playing Time and Intermissions.
Article 5. Minimum Time For a Play After Spiking a Ball

"If the game clock is stopped and will start on the referee's signal with three or more seconds remaining in the quarter, the offense may reasonably expect to throw the ball directly to the ground. and have enough time for another play. With two or one second on the game clock there is only time for one more play.