2011-12 POSTSEASON FOOTBALL HANDBOOK Updated 11/16/2011 Lotteries .............................................................................................................................24 Table of Contents Medical Procedures ..........................................................................................................24 Participating Team Radio Origination .........................................................................24 Introduction ...................................................................................................................7 Playing Rules ....................................................................................................................24 Football Issues Committee ...................................................................................8 Postgame Press Interviews .............................................................................................24 Handbook ............................................................................................................................10 Practice Facilities .............................................................................................................25 Bowl Directory .................................................................................................................10 Pregame Meeting .............................................................................................................25 Bowl Licensing ..........................................................................................................11 Professional Football Credentials ..................................................................................25 Participation .......................................................................................................................11 Radio and Television Promotional Messages .............................................................25 Date for Bowl Game ........................................................................................................11 Sideline Telephones .........................................................................................................25 Bowl Representation at April Meeting ........................................................................11 Television ...........................................................................................................................25 General Licensing Criteria for NCAA Postseason Bowl Games ...........................11 Participating Team Information and Policies .......................................27 Initial Bowl License .........................................................................................................12 Agent/Gambling Affidavit ..............................................................................................27 Initial Bowl-License Application Form .......................................................................13 Bowl Game Survey ..........................................................................................................27 Relicensing of Established Postseason Games ...........................................................14 Concussions ........................................................................................................................27 Conditions of Receiving a License ...............................................................................16 Drug Testing ......................................................................................................................28 Name, Site, Date and Time Changes ............................................................................16 [Game Film/Video ...........................................................................................................29 Penalties for Failure to Comply With Requirements ................................................16 Insurance ............................................................................................................................29 Selection of Institutions ........................................................................................18 Mascot .................................................................................................................................29 Access ..................................................................................................................................18 Sideline Management ......................................................................................................29 Eligible Teams ..................................................................................................................18 Student-Athletes in Uniform ..........................................................................................29 Expectations .......................................................................................................................18 Team Bench Area .............................................................................................................30 Open Bowl Situation ........................................................................................................18 Uniform Logos .................................................................................................................30 Selection Scenarios ...........................................................................................................18 Officiating ....................................................................................................................31 Two Conference Teams in Same Bowl Game .............................................................19 Background Checks ..........................................................................................................33 Waiver for Conference Champion ................................................................................19 Clock Operator .................................................................................................................33 Bowl Administration and Policies ................................................................20 Courtesy Automobiles .....................................................................................................33 Advertising Credentials .........................................................................................................................33 Alcoholic Beverages ........................................................................................................20 Entertainment ....................................................................................................................33 Awards .................................................................................................................................20 Game Fee ...........................................................................................................................34 Bowl Site Inspection Visit ..............................................................................................21 Game Management Responsibilities ............................................................................34 Bylaws and Regulations ...................................................................................................21 Game Tickets ....................................................................................................................34 Commercial Logos on the Field .....................................................................................21 Gifts ....................................................................................................................................34 Commercial Product Contracts .....................................................................................21 Hotel Accommodations ...................................................................................................34 Crowd Control ..................................................................................................................22 Instant Replay ....................................................................................................................34 Enhancing the Bowl Experience ...................................................................................22 Per Diems ..........................................................................................................................35 Entertainment/Official Function for Official Party/Student-Athletes ....................22 Practice ...............................................................................................................................35 Gambling ...........................................................................................................................22 Pregame Meeting .............................................................................................................35 Game Titles/Title Sponsorship ......................................................................................23 Standby Official ................................................................................................................35 Halftime .............................................................................................................................23 Supervisor of Officials ....................................................................................................35 Insurance 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