[Ratmandoo]

Here's an article on the play clock rules: http://deadspin.com/5041480/explaining-t...lock-rules

The current play clock rules began in 2008. The play clock is suppose to start as soon as the previous play ended but it is a 40 second clock. The previous rule was a 25 second play clock that started as soon as the ref spotted the ball after the previous play ended. Also, if there is a stoppage in play (1st down measurement, penalty, injured player, etc.), the play clock is set to 25 seconds and starts when the ref marks it ready for play. With these rules, I don't see how the play clock can start early.

[Ratmandoo]

Here's an article on the play clock rules: http://deadspin.com/5041480/explaining-t...lock-rules

The current play clock rules began in 2008. The play clock is suppose to start as soon as the previous play ended but it is a 40 second clock. The previous rule was a 25 second play clock that started as soon as the ref spotted the ball after the previous play ended. Also, if there is a stoppage in play (1st down measurement, penalty, injured player, etc.), the play clock is set to 25 seconds and starts when the ref marks it ready for play. With these rules, I don't see how the play clock can start early.