One of the more controversial parts of modern college football in the 2024 season was the increasing scourge of fake player injuries. Almost every game, there were obvious instances of players going down on purpose to stop the clock or provide a brief breather.
If the American Football Coaches Association has their way, however, those days might come to an end.
Yahoo Sport’s Ross Dellenger reported Tuesday that the AFCA convention has been discussing ways to prevent fake injuries from further encroaching on the integrity of the game.
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