XFL Kickoffs

[DieHardCubFan]

Just wanted to get folks thoughts on the new XFL's kickoff rules, especially the positioning of the opposing teams.

Would implementing this rule in UIL and NCAA possibly set-up help reduce those high-speed blocks (i.e. blindside, in the back, below the knees, etc.) thus reducing injuries?

[TexDoc]

Just wanted to get folks thoughts on the new XFL's kickoff rules, especially the positioning of the opposing teams.

Would implementing this rule in UIL and NCAA possibly set-up help reduce those high-speed blocks (i.e. blindside, in the back, below the knees, etc.) thus reducing injuries?

Perhaps.  I have to add, I really liked the AAF "kickoff" rules.  Made the games faster and less injury prone for sure.

[ElvisLives]

The XFL 1st and 3rd period kickoff decision making fits the way we are actually doing things a little better.
40 minutes before K/O, both coaches are brought together. Home coach is given the option to receive or defer.  If Home defers, Visitors receive.  That's it.
If Home team defers, but aren't back on the field on time for the third period kickoff, they lose their option - visitors get to receive, again.  With a 10-minute half-time, that's good incentive to get back on the field on time.

The thing I don't like is that this process almost completely removes the players from any decision making process.  And it is THEIR game.  Not the coaches'.  Not our game.  Note even the fans' game.  It is their.  Long before there were coaches, the players were making the rules, and making the decisions.  Sad that we've lost that.

Robert

[Etref]

I like that idea Robert