Apparently there is a new rule this year , that if you spike the ball with 2 seconds or 1 second remaining before the half, and I believe the game, that the clock expires and the game or half ends. What is the point in that?? What do you guys think about this rule. Seems like a complete waste to me, that won't do anything accept prevent some exciting games from being as exciting. Anybody know the reasoning behind the rule?? Apparently the refs in the NIU game, missed the call before half time, and allowed NIU's spoke to count with 2 seconds remaining.