Football as we know it is Over

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(03-28-2018, 12:51 PM)Wyche Wrote: 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.


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.

I agree, 15 yd penalty and an automatic ejection. Sure there is going to be incidental and you can't make that go away. It doesn't even have to be tackling, let's not forget Smith's block on Burfict. He clearly lined up Burfict and went for his head.