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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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Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked on the 2 yard line against Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) and safety Jayron Kearse (1) during the first quarter of the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked on the 2 yard line against Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) and safety Jayron Kearse (1) during the first quarter of the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Low Hits on the Passer are Clarified (Rule 9-1-9b)

The defenseless nature of kickers and passers are well documented by the rule book. I’m not a cave man, I understand some rules of protection are necessary. This rule has been clarified a little better in this revision.

A hit on or below the knee of a player in control of the ball, “in a passing posture” is a personal foul. They avoid the term quarterback because any back can throw the ball depending on the play. Halfback passes, double reverse wide receiver-throwback screens..you get the idea. There were exceptions to the rule, including the tackler making a bona fide attempt at a “conventional tackle”.

This year the words “without making forcible contact with the head or shoulder” were added to the “conventional tackle” exception, to make it clear that if a defender is coming in at the knee, head or shoulder first, he will be flagged.

Too bad this doesn’t translate to blocking techniques. Georgia Tech wouldn’t be able to run a single offensive play.

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