Sports Rule Proposals
Explore proposed sports rule changes from Nick Elam and guests. Rate each proposal from 1–10 and make your voice heard.
Baseball Robot Umpire Strike Zone
Automated ball-strike technology (ABS) is already being tested in the minor leagues and has proven highly accurate. This proposal would implement ABS...
NBA In-Season Tournament Expansion
Following the success of the NBA Cup (formerly the In-Season Tournament), this proposal expands the concept to include a mid-season prize structure th...
NFL Pass Interference Replay Review
Pass interference is one of the most subjective and consequential calls in football. A single missed call can end a season, as the 2018 NFC Championsh...
NCAA Tournament 3-2-1 Lottery Reform
The current NCAA tournament selection process creates perverse incentives for top teams to avoid difficult schedules. This proposal redesigns the seed...
Elam Ending – Eliminate End-Game Fouling
The Elam Ending removes the clock from the end of the game and replaces it with a target score. This eliminates intentional fouling, stalling, and the...