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New Rules to Consider for 2016

By Ben Greeson

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney yells at a referee during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney yells at a referee during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) runs the ball during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) runs the ball during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Defenders Can’t Trip Ball Carriers (Rule 9-1-2c)

There had been an explicit exception in the rules that read: “Tripping the runner is not a foul” Well, now that’s gone completely.

Starting game one of the 2016 season, no player can trip any opponent at all. Period. But note, this pertains to tripping with the leg or foot, and does not take into account for low tackling.

Just wait till this next rule. It will make those that think the game is soft now cringe in their desk chairs.

Next: Continue to soften the game

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