College Lacrosse Rules Changes: 60 second shot clock & more

It's a about damn time. These are YUGE changes

Not sure if 20sec to clear and a 60sec shot clock is short enough but I’ll take it.

Return of the Air Gait

Will be a little more fun to see defenders actually protecting their goalies again.

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No one really gives a frick

The shot clock and the 20 second clear are going to create a great deal more end-to-end running. It will likely require teams to go deeper into their benches, and I like that aspect of it as a former parent. I mean, you see Hop. and 'Cuse, for example, come out with like 40 guys but how many actually get into the game?

I can see a fair number of turnovers and violations coming from either too slow or too forced play. Certainly a 20 second clearance favors the defense to an extent, giving more importance to the ride and only having to hold the ride to 20 seconds.

I would think a team like Denver will be adversely affected, at first, as they like to play a disciplined offense, with constant motion and perimeter passing to get just the right shot. The 60 second clock will force their hand a bit.

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He's a senior, isn't he? Only one year to worry about it. He's not the best player on their team once they have possession from him winning nearly every face-off. LOL.