2013 ncaa football rule book targeting

This rule is going to turn ncaa football into freakin soccer. Ncaa committee pushing ejection for targeting defenseless. Players flagged for targeting will remain disqualified from the game. The following rule changes were made by the ncaa football rules committee for the 20 season. They should remove defenseless players from the rule book. College football rule proposals add targeting penalties. In 2005, the ncaa took the word intentional out of the rules in hopes of reducing these incidents even further. Dont bet on college footballs targeting penalty to. By greg johnson a new football rule going into effect this season requires players who target and contact defenseless opponents above the shoulders be ejected. The ncaa football rules committee will recommend three adjustments designed to increase player safety, including an update to the existing horsecollar tackle rule, but will not forward any.

Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. Rules new 20 2014 ncaa rule book this is a complete ncaa football rules note. Theyre still governed by rule 1235 of the ncaa football rule book. Ten ways to get ejected from a college football game. The nfl caught up to college football a little bit by passing its own version of a targeting rule ahead of the 2018 season. Now the other hat that i wear that is different but related is that im the secretary and editor of the ncaa football rules committee, which means i edit the rule book and im the one that. The ncaa football rules committee will discuss health and safety and potential changes to the instant replay targeting rule when it. The change increases the onfield penalty for targeting by adding the automatic.

Read more about more stringent targeting rules go into effect. Ncaa changes footballs targeting and overtime rules. The change increases the onfield penalty for targeting by adding the automatic ejection to the existing 15yard penalty. The ncaa football rules committee will discuss health and safety and potential changes to the instant replay targeting rule when it meets feb. Ucla footballs targeting problem inside ucla with thuc. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 20 nfl season. Possession refers to custody of a a live ball as described later in this article and b a dead ball to be snapped or freekicked. The targeting rule means nobody can hit anybody in the head. Ncaa football rules committee recommends safety changes. This has always been a rule, but now the language in the rule book is more direct. If adjusted rules are passed, targeting calls may be more fair for all.

Kenny bells nasty block against a wisconsin player in the big ten championship game has inspired a new definition within the defenseless players rule in the ncaa rule book. I have now learned that lsu was told that this rule does not. The targeting rules which already were on the books. Ncaas effort to curtail targeting practice by tacklers. Official statistics rules, including special interpretations and approved.

College football targeting penalties, ejections may see reductions in. The ncaa football rule book describes targeting as any forcible. Dont count on seeing them expunged from the rule book. Strengthening of existing rules regarding targeting and initiating contact editorial clarification for 2010. Below is the definition of targeting taken directly from the 2019 ncaa football rule book. A new football rule going into effect this season requires players who target and contact defenseless opponents above the shoulders be ejected.

Theyre still governed by rule 123 5 of the ncaa football rule book. Fr5 major rules changes for 20 and 2014 the numbers and letters in the left column refer to rule, section and article, respectively. In 20, it became an ejectionable offense, in addition to incurring a 15yard. Rules differences between high school football and collegenfl. Football rules committee recommends change from players being. Changed or altered items are identified in the rules by a shaded. In its ongoing effort to improve the onfield safety of its players, the ncaa football rules committee has taken a rather significant step to further prevent the targeting of defenseless players. Targeting means that a player takes aim at an opponent for purposes of attacking with forcible contact that goes beyond making a legal tackle or a legal block or playing the ball. College footballs controversial targeting rules, explained. Both 2012 and 20 changes are highlighted in this book. Pylons rule 126 add to article 6, one manufacturers logo or trademark is permitted on each pylon. The only difference in targeting rules for the 20 college football season is the.

The biggest problem with the ncaa s targeting rule. If a player hits an opponent in the head but doesnt lead with the crown, the hit might not be targeting, unless the opponent could be considered defenseless. The ncaa rule book prohibits both forcible contact with the crown of the. The targeting penalty has been around for a few years, but the automatic ejection after targeting came to fruition in 20. In targeting, the committees proposal would increase the penalty assigned to studentathletes charged with committing the foul by increasing the. If, like many others in the lacrosse world, you have questions about how the new 20 rules will be implemented, and what specific language is used, then you should read it. In the rulebook, targeting is still defined as a player taking aim at an opponent for the purposes of attacking with forcible contact with the crown. For targeting, officials will have to confirm every element of the call for a player to be penalized. For a player to be disqualified and the targeting foul to be enforced, all elements of a targeting foul must be confirmed by the instant replay official. Familiarize yourself with this rule and refer to it the. With the crown of the helmet rule 9 and targeting and initiating.

How many ways are there to get thrown out of a college football. The ncaa s targeting rule could be changed after just one season. New 20 ncaa rule book errata please read for changes to the printed copy that you have. The ncaa football rules committee has extraordinary pride in the football code, which was introduced in 1916 and has been updated several times these guidelines form a harmony of agreement among coaches, players, game. The ncaa is adopting new rules for the 20 college football season.

College football is back, and the rule book is a little different. The printed copy that emaifo members have is version 2, the current version is version 3. The targeting rule was developed as a player safety measure. The ncaa announced tuesday that its playing rules oversight panel approved rule changes involving targeting penalties and overtime, categories which would have directly impacted lsu football. The 20 14 ncaa mens lacrosse rules are out, available to the public, and well worth a read.

This pdf includes the latest updates and information pertaining to football rules and interpretations. Ncaa football rule changes to affect targeting violations, qb protection know the latest rule tweaks so youre an expert for kickoff later this month by brian schwartz aug 11, 2014, 10. By ty halpin the ncaa football rules committee took steps to further protect studentathletes by proposing a rule to eject players who target and contact. Targeting and making forcible contact with the crown of the helmet rule 9 and targeting. Ncaa football rules committee announces rule changes.

Targeting and initiating contact with the crown of the helmet rule 9. The problem with college football s targeting rule, according to uclas jim mora and other coaches and players. Targeting is the safety foul introduced in college football to protect defenseless players from contact to their headneck or from players hitting with the crown of their helmet. The ncaas playing rules oversight panel approved a rule. Players who intentionally deliver a blow above the shoulders of a defenseless player targeting will now be automatically ejected from the game in addition to the 15yard penalty assessed. Rule book changes for 20 2014 following are the changes shown in bold to the rules portion of 2012 20 rules and interpretations which is on the cfoarbiter site under ncaa rules information. It was the sort of play that college football is trying to eliminate. Whats new with targeting, overtime and kickoff rules there are a few new wrinkles to the targeting rule this season by barrett sallee. Ncaa slightly changes targeting rule starting in 2020. Ncaa football rule changes to affect targeting violations. The proposed new ejection rule for targeting got me thinking. Ncaa implements kenny bell rule regarding defenseless.

The ncaa is making a slight change to one of the most controversial penalties in football. Ncaas targeting rule could be changed after just one season. Rule 3periods, time factors and substitutions fi10. There are two kinds of targeting penalties, as defined by the ncaa rulebook. Ncaa approves rule automatically ejecting players for targeting.