if opponent gets called for hands to the face.....

[skip dog]

and effectively rips, or pushes the opposing players helmet off, should the player have to leave the field in that situation?

I understand the premise of the rule, but seems overly punitive to the affected team (as in, both teams essentially penalized)

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Usually not.

 

[Boosh]

I thought a player was allowed to stay on field in that situation.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

I thought a player was allowed to stay on field in that situation.

He is

 

[FlotownDawg]

If your helmet comes off due to a penalty (facemask or hands to the face) you do not have to leave the field for a play.

 

[skip dog]

I thought he left the field......my bad!