Sunday, August 26, 2012

Countdown to Kickoff: New Rules

As the new season begins, there are some new rules, according to Wikipedia.

  • Touchbacks will go to the 25 yard line for kickoffs and safety punts.  Still at the 20 for regular punts.
  • No leaping over other players to block punts.
  • Helmets flying off results in players sitting out a play.  Of course, those that get them knocked off because of a facemask penalty are not affected.
  • Kickoffs are at the 35 yard line, and the kicking team has a 5 yard head start.
4 days until kickoff....

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