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Originally Posted by JasonTX
For NCAA:
All players are prohibited from grabbing the inside back collar of the
shoulder pads or jersey, or the inside collar of the side of the shoulder
pads or jersey, and immediately pulling the runner down. This does not
apply to a runner who is inside the tackle box or to a quarterback who is
in the pocket.
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Thank you for this emphasis. There will be and has been widespread misunderstanding of this rule. The confusion tends to be mistakenly applying the criteria for a facemask foul to the horse collar penalty.