Football as we know it is Over

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(03-28-2018, 11:11 AM)Go Cards Wrote: see what you hit is what coaches were preaching in my day as well. 

But sadly the roar of the crowd and the big paydays change some players techniques when they get older it appears. 

Yep.....I don't know when or why it happens, but it seems to be a problem where it shouldn't be.....the professional level.  Of course, maybe it has to do with some teams seemingly coaching it, and others retaliating after the officials refuse to enforce the rules already in place regarding the use of the helmet.

(03-28-2018, 11:41 AM)sandwedge Wrote: Spot on Wyche! I disagree with the premise that, this is going to lead to more missed tackles. On the contrary it will result in better tackling as I alluded to yesterday. I'd rather see a great tackle, than some dipsh*t missing tackles trying to lay someone out. 

It may be ugly for a bit, but I think it will lead to more solid tackling as well.  It seems some guys are looking more to lay the wood than they are going for the ball or making a sure stop.  The problem is, as jj noted, how in the hell are they going to objectively enforce the rule?  We have finally fixed the catch rule, now opened up to more gray areas.  In my estimation, intentional spearing should have been automatic ejection and a 1 game vacation to begin with.  Then, the intentional shit goes by the wayside, and probably even reduces the instances of incidental helmet leading.