[teejers1]

Having said that, it would be nice to align the college game with professional soccer in terms of substitutions.

A sharp reduction in the number of available substitutions would seem to increase injury risk for those starters, I would think. Some reduction from the current 11 (plus the ability to re-enter) would be fine, but I'm not sure a total alignment with the 3-sub professional rule is necessary. Maybe split the difference somewhat and go with the FIFA rule for international friendlies--i.e., 6 subs a side?

College is not pro - the more kids who can play, the better.  Of course, I don't even like the 3-sub rule for the pro game.  Why?  Why not have free substitutions (or at least more subs); thus rewarding the more complete team/roster?

[teejers1]

Having said that, it would be nice to align the college game with professional soccer in terms of substitutions.

A sharp reduction in the number of available substitutions would seem to increase injury risk for those starters, I would think. Some reduction from the current 11 (plus the ability to re-enter) would be fine, but I'm not sure a total alignment with the 3-sub professional rule is necessary. Maybe split the difference somewhat and go with the FIFA rule for international friendlies--i.e., 6 subs a side?

College is not pro - the more kids who can play, the better.  Of course, I don't even like the 3-sub rule for the pro game.  Why?  Why not have free substitutions (or at least more subs); thus rewarding the more complete team/roster?