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NCAA Discussion / Re: NCAA Rule Changes (Proposed)
« Last post by Imperial Stout on February 26, 2026, 08:03:32 PM »So with leg coverings from the shoes to the bottom of the pants ... will knee pads be scrapped?
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NCAA Discussion / Re: NCAA Rule Changes (Proposed)
« Last post by dammitbobby on February 26, 2026, 05:01:24 PM »I wonder if the OPI change is to maybe encourage officials to call it more often... if so, that's barking up the wrong tree. It's not called because it's not seen, not because officials pass on it and don't want to penalize the offense 15 yards.
IMO the rule is already inequitable, in that offense is always 15, while DPI depends on the spot... although they do get an automatic first down. I don't think it's right that a foul that nets the offense 3 yards (assuming the foul happened 3 yards downfield) should bail the offense out of a 3rd and 19 situation with an automatic first down. Make it 15 all the time, or do away with the auto 1st, and if it doesn't net the LTG, we keep progressing in that series.
IMO the rule is already inequitable, in that offense is always 15, while DPI depends on the spot... although they do get an automatic first down. I don't think it's right that a foul that nets the offense 3 yards (assuming the foul happened 3 yards downfield) should bail the offense out of a 3rd and 19 situation with an automatic first down. Make it 15 all the time, or do away with the auto 1st, and if it doesn't net the LTG, we keep progressing in that series.
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NCAA Discussion / Re: NCAA Rule Changes (Proposed)
« Last post by Stinterp on February 26, 2026, 02:07:52 PM »To bring in line with NFL
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National Federation Discussion / Re: SANTA'S WISH LIST....2026 version
« Last post by NVFOA_Ump on February 26, 2026, 01:59:07 PM »IMHO, a stiff-arm by a ball carrier to a defender's helmet when he is trying to make the tackle, isn't a foul.
Agreed that a "stiff-arm" to ward of tackle is legal, but reaching back and firing out with a forceful blow to the helmet/facemask is a 15 yard PF.
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NCAA Discussion / Re: NCAA Rule Changes (Proposed)
« Last post by Grant - AR on February 26, 2026, 01:33:59 PM »What is the rationale behind this one?
Offensive pass interference penalties would be 10 yards. Currently, the penalty for offensive pass interference is 15 yards.
Offensive pass interference penalties would be 10 yards. Currently, the penalty for offensive pass interference is 15 yards.
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NCAA Discussion / NCAA Rule Changes (Proposed)
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National Federation Discussion / Re: SANTA'S WISH LIST....2026 version
« Last post by Ralph Damren on February 26, 2026, 12:43:14 PM »IMHO, a stiff-arm by a ball carrier to a defender's helmet when he is trying to make the tackle, isn't a foul.
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National Federation Discussion / Re: SANTA'S WISH LIST....2026 version
« Last post by ncwingman on February 24, 2026, 12:54:36 PM »Does anyone have an answer for this?
I believe the answer is "No", as in "Nobody has the answer for that". Based on previous years, rule changes are voted on the concept of a rule, but then the actual rule might be something completely different or unintended.
If I was a betting man, I'd figure they're just going to strike the word "defensive" from 9-4-7 which still requires a "slap". Is a push a slap? I don't think it would qualify. However, case play 9-4-7B currently has a foul when B1 "contacts ... with an open hand to the head" which seems to imply that it would be any contact to the head, not just a "slap" - but case play 9.2.3B part C has B1 contacting A1's helmet in an attempt to ward off a block, and it is not a foul.
I'm personally surprised that the NFL style "hands to the face" is not explicitly in the rule book. That seems like a safety issue that would get filtered down.
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NCAA Discussion / Re: An interesting scenario
« Last post by ElvisLives on February 23, 2026, 10:39:07 PM »Yeah, at first blush, declining the distance penalty for the Team B targeting foul to get a first down might seem to be the most likely option. But, after consideration, Team A would probably be better off to accept true offsetting fouls, and repeat 2nd down with just 5-yards to gain, and much better field position.
Just a reminder that this is not an obvious choice, and we must make sure the HC understands the options, and him make the choice.
And, as you say, either way, B99 gets to watch the rest of the game.
Like I always say, if this happens, get video!🙂
Just a reminder that this is not an obvious choice, and we must make sure the HC understands the options, and him make the choice.
And, as you say, either way, B99 gets to watch the rest of the game.
Like I always say, if this happens, get video!🙂
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National Federation Discussion / Re: SANTA'S WISH LIST....2026 version
« Last post by bossman72 on February 23, 2026, 09:59:07 PM »So I have an actual question for this change...
Does this foul encompass "hands to the face" fouls? If a blocker or defender pins his opponents head back for a prolonged period of time, is that 15 yards under this foul?
Does anyone have an answer for this?