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Re: Possible FB rule changes for 2012
If it as about saftey the game needs to follow these rules.
1. All players, regardless of position must start within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage, as by defensive backs starting 10 yards off the ball can gain too much speed running towards the LOS to make a stop on a run play. WR can not be more than 10 yards off the end of the LOS, as any more distance from the end of the LOS gives them too much speed built up on crack blocks.
---Addendum - Defensive players can start more than 5 yards from the LOS, however, they are not allowed to get within 5 yards of the LOS at any time due to too much run up speed.
2. Lineman are no longer allowed to start in a 3 or 4 point stance. All lineman must start standing up. There is no longer a snap, as that takes the centers attention off the defensive line and could lead to someone hitting him he isn't expecting. The QB will start with the ball in his hand and slap it to simulate the snap - Ala elementary 2 hand touch football at recess. Cut blocks result in automatic expulsion from the game, and a 400 game suspension.
3. No more tackling....can't use 2 hand touch or flags either because a persons fingers could get stuck in material and break. A player is now down when the other team has 2 players close enough to touch him.
4. No more pads. Pads give a false sense of safety. In stead players will be wearing BMX style helmets to completely cover their face from inury. The rest of the uniform will be made of a combination of bubble wrap and packing peanuts.
4. No more kick offs. The ball will automatically be place at the 40 yard line. The 40 yard line was chosen because the more yards a team has to go, the more plays they will run, the more chances for injury.
5. Punts are now just the punter and the returner. The punter will stand 15 yards behind the LOS and kick to the returner. The returner is automatically down when he catches the ball.
6. Field goals will be just the field goal kicker and 2 defenders wearing extra padding to protect themselves from the ball if it should hit them. The holder is no longer involved because he could be accidentally kicked. The defenders will stand at the LOS and jump to block the ball - no rush. The kicker will kick the ball 7 yards from the LOS.
7. WR are down where the catch the ball, they could pull a muscle running.
8. To add to number 7, no running....not even fast walking. Normal speed walking. Running leads to too many possible injuries.
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If it as about saftey the game needs to follow these rules.
1. All players, regardless of position must start within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage, as by defensive backs starting 10 yards off the ball can gain too much speed running towards the LOS to make a stop on a run play. WR can not be more than 10 yards off the end of the LOS, as any more distance from the end of the LOS gives them too much speed built up on crack blocks.
---Addendum - Defensive players can start more than 5 yards from the LOS, however, they are not allowed to get within 5 yards of the LOS at any time due to too much run up speed.
2. Lineman are no longer allowed to start in a 3 or 4 point stance. All lineman must start standing up. There is no longer a snap, as that takes the centers attention off the defensive line and could lead to someone hitting him he isn't expecting. The QB will start with the ball in his hand and slap it to simulate the snap - Ala elementary 2 hand touch football at recess. Cut blocks result in automatic expulsion from the game, and a 400 game suspension.
3. No more tackling....can't use 2 hand touch or flags either because a persons fingers could get stuck in material and break. A player is now down when the other team has 2 players close enough to touch him.
4. No more pads. Pads give a false sense of safety. In stead players will be wearing BMX style helmets to completely cover their face from inury. The rest of the uniform will be made of a combination of bubble wrap and packing peanuts.
4. No more kick offs. The ball will automatically be place at the 40 yard line. The 40 yard line was chosen because the more yards a team has to go, the more plays they will run, the more chances for injury.
5. Punts are now just the punter and the returner. The punter will stand 15 yards behind the LOS and kick to the returner. The returner is automatically down when he catches the ball.
6. Field goals will be just the field goal kicker and 2 defenders wearing extra padding to protect themselves from the ball if it should hit them. The holder is no longer involved because he could be accidentally kicked. The defenders will stand at the LOS and jump to block the ball - no rush. The kicker will kick the ball 7 yards from the LOS.
7. WR are down where the catch the ball, they could pull a muscle running.
8. To add to number 7, no running....not even fast walking. Normal speed walking. Running leads to too many possible injuries.
Did I miss anything?
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