Possible FB rule changes for 2012

[havok58]

Re: Possible FB rule changes for 2012

The helmet rule could be an interesting one. Losing your helmet during a play means that player can no longer participate in the current play plus has to sit out the next play. Better make sure the helmets are snug on those 2-minute drills.

[achrist70]

Re: Possible FB rule changes for 2012

The helmet rule could be an interesting one. Losing your helmet during a play means that player can no longer participate in the current play plus has to sit out the next play. Better make sure the helmets are snug on those 2-minute drills.

So a player loses their helmet and then goes and makes a tackle, is that a penalty on them?

[JayJ79]

Re: Possible FB rule changes for 2012

provides good incentive for players (and coaches/staff) to make sure that everyone has properly fitted helmets and that everyone straps them on properly.

[panther-state]

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True. My question is do they have to sit out a play only if they get their bell rung on a tackle and the helmet comes off, or is it for anytime its off like say there is illegal hands to the face from a lineman, etc...I could see this getting ticky tacky and causing some dumb problems if it is the latter.

[MnPantherFan]

Re: Possible FB rule changes for 2012

True. My question is do they have to sit out a play only if they get their bell rung on a tackle and the helmet comes off, or is it for anytime its off like say there is illegal hands to the face from a lineman, etc...I could see this getting ticky tacky and causing some dumb problems if it is the latter.

Illegal hands to the face seems to be an obvious non-call because of the penalty involved but it could get interesting if the refs missed the original call and then penalized the offensive lineman for having his helmet ripped off.

[alleycat]

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So the offensive line could all have an illegal hands to the face and rip their helmets off and the entire d-line would have to sit out a play? Interesting strategy, but a lot of flags on the carpet.

[panther-state]

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I would hope that a tackle has to be involved for that stipulation to be enforced. I don't understand why a player would need to sit out a play if it just falls off. I can understand not being allowed to remain active within the play, but that's it.

[JayJ79]

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I would hope that a tackle has to be involved for that stipulation to be enforced. I don't understand why a player would need to sit out a play if it just falls off. I can understand not being allowed to remain active within the play, but that's it.

if it just falls off, you don't have it on right

[achrist70]

Re: Possible FB rule changes for 2012

What about someone like Ben Boothby with intense hair that could possibly push it off his head

[havok58]

Re: Possible FB rule changes for 2012

"• Loss of Helmet During Play
If a player loses his helmet (other than as the result of a foul by the opponent, like a facemask), it will be treated like an injury. The player must leave the game and is not allowed to participate for the next play. Current injury timeout rules guard against using this rule to gain an advantage from stopping the clock. Additionally, if a player loses his helmet, he must not continue to participate in play to protect him from injury. Data collected during the 2011 season indicated that helmets came off of players more than two times per game."

The player can stay in the game if removal is caused by a penalty, other than that he has to sit out a play. I think we've all noticed helmets coming off a lot more frequently in the college and pro levels. Since this is the name of player safety and to prevent concussions (sometimes caused by improperly fitting helmets), this is a good start.

[JayJ79]

Re: Possible FB rule changes for 2012

What about someone like Ben Boothby with intense hair that could possibly push it off his head

was Boothby's helmet ever knocked off?
Frankly, if you are a football player and your hair is causing your helmet to come off during play, then you should probably consider a new hairstyle during the season. Especially if the new rule is adopted.

[Cap'n Cat]

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Gotta outlaw the stiff arm, too. All it is is an excuse for the ball carrier to get away with a face mask.

[coachdon]

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Maybe they should just have everyone wear flags and call it flag football like you played when you were 8. This wimping of America needs to stop...

[achrist70]

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Maybe they should just have everyone wear flags and call it flag football like you played when you were 8. This wimping of America needs to stop...

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[alleycat]

Re: Possible FB rule changes for 2012

Maybe they should just have everyone wear flags and call it flag football like you played when you were 8. This wimping of America needs to stop...

I'm for it if we get a National Title out of it.