nfl banning RB from lowering their heads.

[joevol320]

i wonder if this will come to college level.

i don't see how a RB can run without lowering his head some.

 

[Catbone]

football is slowly being pussified

 

[GAVol]

It's only outside the tackle box. They can still put their head down and run inside like always.

 

[GLDunlap]

Just another stupid rule that can't possibly be officiated properly. May as well just do away with the position all together. Football is getting so watered down it's hardly recognizable to the sport I fell in love with.

 

[VolMaster14]

Hey NFL, about your pussed out rules

 

[VolMaster14]

It's only outside the tackle box. They can still put their head down and run inside like always.

Doesn't matter. Dumbazz refs will still throw the flag. Can't even count how many hits are flagged helmet to helmet and they're not even close.

 

[TheDeeble]

I think it's a bunch of overreaction by the fans. The NFL isn't prohibiting rbs from lower their shoulders or helmets. It's initiating hits with the top of their helmet. Just like lbs can't spear with the top of theirs. All their doing is extending the spearing penalty to rbs instead of just defense.

Under the new rule, a runner or a tackler would draw a 15-yard penalty if he initiates forcible contact by delivering a blow with the top/crown of his helmet against an opponent when both players clearly are outside the tackle box (an area extending from tackle to tackle and from three yards beyond the line of scrimmage to the offensive team’s end line). Incidental contact by the helmet of a runner or a tackler against an opponent would not be deemed a foul.

NFL Evolution - Health & Safety

 

[HerdnVols]

Just strap flags to them.

 

[terrypedigo]

Just strap flags to them.

Right on Roger is FFF UP FOOTBALL.

 

[Col_Cathcart]

At least their admitting that some of the responsibility for avoiding helmet-to-helmet hits falls on the offensive player. He is wearing one of the helmets after all.

 

[92volalum]

The Problem Is In Real Time Ref Just Start Throwing The Flag When Opposing Coaches Complain About Their Db Being Ran Over..

Again Society Trying To Protect Everyone Instead Of Letting People Decide If They Want To Be In That Situation.... See What Happens When Let Women Have A Say.....Lol Jk


My God American Men R Such Ktties Now Days Man UP...

 

[PotS]

The Problem Is In Real Time Ref Just Start Throwing The Flag When Opposing Coaches Complain About Their Db Being Ran Over..

Again Society Trying To Protect Everyone Instead Of Letting People Decide If They Want To Be In That Situation.... See What Happens When Let Women Have A Say.....Lol Jk


My God American Men R Such Ktties Now Days Man UP...

I'm in awe that every word here is capitalized.

 

[Vols4us]

I agree with most on here - just another rule that will be next to impossible to officiate consistently. They never look to get rid of stupid rules - just add more of them. Kind of like our bureaucrats in DC.

 

[chad4930]

Just another stupid rule trying to avoid a billion dollar lawsuit. The only reason they are so worried about player safety, class action lawsuit.

 

[92volalum]

I'm in awe that every word here is capitalized.

I Know Its The Stupid Google Update N Havent Found Way To Turn It Off...Lol

But Its Really Annoying.....

 

[BornOrange33]

Heard the NFL is making a push to change the spelling of football to soccer too...

 

[BJWeeks]

I think they should just develop a stronger more enhanced helmet to prevent injuries.

 

[LordVOLdemort]

I think it's a bunch of overreaction by the fans. The NFL isn't prohibiting rbs from lower their shoulders or helmets. It's initiating hits with the top of their helmet. Just like lbs can't spear with the top of theirs. All their doing is extending the spearing penalty to rbs instead of just defense.



NFL Evolution - Health & Safety

I agree with this. It puts the blame for head to head collisions on both defense and offense.

Too many times, I've seen the helmet to helmet contact help the offense gain some yards when it was the receiver or RB lowering their head at the point of contact.

It keeps the RB from using his helmet to gain 15 yd penalty when he can't get past the other player.

 

[GoVols15]

I agree with most on here - just another rule that will be next to impossible to officiate consistently. They never look to get rid of stupid rules - just add more of them. Kind of like our bureaucrats in DC.

Good comment, especially the bureaucrats in DC part.

:hi:

 

[jdbeard]

I'm in awe that every word here is capitalized.

It doesn't take much to put you in "awe" then.. I bet you would have a heart attack with crayons and a coloring book!

 

[Il Principo]

Put them in rugby uniforms (no helmets, minimal padding) and these head injuries go away.

 

[GAVol]

I think it's a bunch of overreaction by the fans. The NFL isn't prohibiting rbs from lower their shoulders or helmets. It's initiating hits with the top of their helmet. Just like lbs can't spear with the top of theirs. All their doing is extending the spearing penalty to rbs instead of just defense.

exactly my take. Plus, when you think about it, leading with your head to hit anything is pretty stupid to begin with.

 

[Velo Vol]

Just another stupid rule trying to avoid a billion dollar lawsuit. The only reason they are so worried about player safety, class action lawsuit.

Rule or not, it's coming.

 

[volboy81]

Lets just get the cheerleaders & dance team out there & play....that's what's it's coming to!
Goodell is a sissy moron!

 

[RollerVol]

i wonder if this will come to college level.

i don't see how a RB can run without lowering his head some.

Rich, ignorant, people with to much power just doing what comes natural...ruining everything.

I don't watch NASCAR, or any professional sports of anykind anymore, and eventually, college sports will be totally ruined and I won't watch college sports anymore either.:cray:
GO VOLS!