Did you know that a college football player cannot wear a glove that connects any of the fingers and/or thumb?

Guess that pretty much rules out wide receivers wearing Derek Jeter-model mitts.

Anyway, the glove rule is one of several that will go into effect this season. However, the only one that really will affect fans — both at home and in the stands — is one we're already familiar with because the NFL has been doing it forever.

Starting this fall, college referees will be announcing the number of the player who committed a foul.

It's about time.

In some instances, the number of the guilty player doesn't really matter. Delay of game, for example. In other cases, it's usually obvious when a lineman jumps before the snap and illegal procedure is called, or if a defensive lineman is offside. And it's rarely a secret who commits pass interference.

But there always have been the mystery penalties -- primarily holding, personal foul and unsportsmanlike conduct. We never have known the numbers of the guilty. Now we will.

Nine times out of 10, the name of the miscreant is meaningless. But if the flag turns out to have an impact on the outcome, the player should be identified because he is no different than the player who visibly loses a fumble or throws an interception.

Speaking of numbers, I'm happy to report the weekly Wanna Whack Woodling contest is back. Every week until the end of Kansas University's season, I'll pick the winners of games involving Big 12 Conference teams. You can access the contest form on the Web at KUsports.com.

Each weekly winner will receive a "We Whacked Woodling" T-shirt, an item so coveted that they almost never show up on eBay.

Here are my season-opening picks (The Texas A&M-Utah game isn't included, nor will any other league games played on Thursday nights):

(The contest is currently closed. Good luck to all who entered.)