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Deion Sanders’ push for NFL-style intersquad scrimmages at college level gains momentum with coaches

Coaches Deion Sanders of Colorado and Fran Brown of Syracuse are exploring NFL-style joint practices, where a team hosts another for a few days of scrimmages before an exhibition game, potentially replacing the traditional spring game.
The impetus for this shift is the impending 105-man roster limit for FBS programs, expected to become official following the House vs. NCAA antitrust lawsuit settlement, pushing coaches to find ways to mitigate wear and tear on fewer players.
Craig Bohl, executive director of the American Football Coaches Association, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that there's significant interest among coaches in intersquad practices and scrimmages, viewing it as a move towards the NFL model.
Colorado's athletic spokesman Steve Hulbert said they are working with the NCAA and the Big 12 Conference regarding the joint practice idea, while Syracuse coach Fran Brown responded to Sanders with willingness to visit Colorado for three days.
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, who canceled his team's spring game partly due to concerns about other teams scouting and poaching players, expressed interest in the concept but also doubts about its feasibility due to current NCAA regulations, while Mike Gundy of Oklahoma State is open to reviving the Bedlam rivalry with Oklahoma through spring practices if rules allow.

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Deion Sanders’ push for NFL-style intersquad scrimmages at college level gains momentum with coaches

With Football Bowl Subdivision programs planning for a 105-man roster limit this fall, American Football Coaches Association executive director Craig Bohl said he sees the day coming when the NCAA allows NFL-style intersquad practices and scrimmages. “If a couple programs choose to explore this, I think it’s going to be something that could have some real legs to it,” Bohl told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Colorado coach Deion Sanders recent…

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Deion Sanders' push for NFL-style intersquad scrimmages at college level gains momentum with coaches

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Deion Sanders' push for NFL-like intersquad scrimmages in college football is gaining support among coaches

With Football Bowl Subdivision programs planning for a 105-man roster limit this fall, American Football Coaches Association executive director Craig Bohl said he expects that the NCAA will eventually allow NFL-style intersquad practices and scrimmages. “If a couple programs choose to explore this, I think it’s going to be something that could have some real legs to it,” Bohl told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Colorado coach Deion Sanders rec…

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