NCAA Moves to Cut Down Showboating

The NCAA Football Rules Committee, concerned about mocking incidents that marred the Cotton Bowl, adopted new regulations Wednesday to curb taunting and showboating.

Tighter regulation of unsportsmanlike conduct was a priority subject at the meeting in Corpus Christi, Tex., said David M. Nelson, the committee secretary.

Taunting became a major issue after Miami’s 46-3 victory over Texas on Jan. 1 in the Cotton Bowl. The Hurricanes taunted Texas throughout the game and were penalized 16 times.