Fantastic. I always like to know the "why" behind the rules so that we can understand the rules better.
There have been many rule changes that were prompted by wild occurrences. Here are some from just the past 10 years :
YEAR RULE CHANGE AND WHY........
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2015 5-1-1b Added authority for R to correct down ONLY during that series - became a big problem in a championship game.
2014 2-24-9 Status of ball unchanged after IK- B player kick airborne forward pass..once grounded was it a fumble?
2010 3-7-1 Replaced player has 3" to leave - some were flagging if he didn't start to move off when incoming sub arrived.
2009 2-14-2 New definition of scrimmage kick....Alpha XI....need I say more ?
2008 3-5-1 Unused TOs gone in OT...2nd OT..K for FG try...R uses 4 unused TOs to spook K...KICK WAS GOOD!
I've many more, if you guys are interested.....
I'M NOW INTERESTED IN WATCHING THE U-MAINE BLACK BEARS AT THE BIG DANCE. AS OUR WOMEN TAKE ON NC STATE
ESPN II @ 1:30 EDT. PREDICTION : Game will be tied at starting jump and will be 0-0 before it starts .
Men's Big Dance has 2 states that have never sent a team. Who can name 'em