Football Rules Committee proposes modifying targeting protocols

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https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/...mittee-proposes-modifying-targeting-protocols

Targeting

“The committee, chaired by Stanford coach David Shaw, proposed a progressive penalty for those student-athletes who receive a second targeting foul in the same season. In addition to being disqualified from that game, the player would be suspended for the team’s next contest.

The second adjustment to the targeting rule deals with the instant replay review. Instant replay officials will be directed to examine all aspects of the play and confirm the foul when all elements of targeting are present. If any element of targeting cannot be confirmed, then the replay official will overturn the targeting foul. There will not be an option for letting the call on the field stand during a targeting review.”

Overtime

“The committee proposed a tweak to the overtime rules. If a game reaches a fifth overtime, teams would run alternating 2-point plays, instead of starting another drive at the opponent’s 25-yard line. This recommendation is being made to limit the number of plays from scrimmage and to bring the game to a conclusion.

The committee also is proposing a two-minute rest period after the second and fourth overtimes. The rules for the first four overtimes would remain unchanged.”
 

Redscarlet

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Another is no more blindside blocking..:mad:

Players will not be able to deliver a blind side block by attaching an opponent with forciable contact..

It will be considered a personal foul and a 15 yard penalty...
 

mgbreeze

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Players will not be able to deliver a blind side block by attaching an opponent with forciable contact..
Cool, they can stand there basketball screen style and take a charge. That should be entertaining!
 

MOhusker12

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Another is no more blindside blocking..:mad:

Players will not be able to deliver a blind side block by attaching an opponent with forciable contact..

It will be considered a personal foul and a 15 yard penalty...
Going the high school route. You can block a player who does not see you, but it must be with your hands. No more shoulder pad crushing blocks from the blindside.
 

oldjar07

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They must just make changes to the rules to justify their positions. None of these rule changes makes any sense.