The big headline grabbing rule change is that kickoffs have moved from the 30 to 35-yard line. But after the NFL did it last year, is it really that surprising? Especially when the NCAA has to be even more concerned about player safety than the pros. After all, in theory, the playing career of a student-athlete comes second to their education, and a serious injury could jeopardize both, as well as future earnings.
But the rule I'm more interested in is regarding helmets coming off. I've seen entirely too many helmets flying off of players in the last few years, both at college and pro levels. I like the idea that if a helmet comes off, the player has to sit out a play. There are very few legitimate reasons for a helmet to get knocked off, and most of the time, it's the result of a hard enough hit that's going to require the player to leave for a while anyway.
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